What speakers under 2000$US for...


...a McIntosh MC2102 amplifier with McIntosh C2300 as its pre-amp ? What I listen to the most is Pop-Rock (U2 etc.) but I also really appreciate Classical & Baroque music, some crooners and Jazz (lady vocals especially).

I've moved abroad and I'm now slowly getting myself some good hifi material again. In the past, I've been very happy with Energy 22 or Kef 104/2 speakers but I'm now looking for more "recent" models (brand new as much as possible) as I don't want to have any restoration to do. Also, even though I like the bass to as perfect as possible, I am more "picky" on highs. I've heard many speakers with very good bass but dull highs so the tweeter part is very important to me.

Basically, I need speakers "for now" and we'll see about a more important investment later.

Any suggestions ?
kingpin31

Showing 2 responses by lloydelee21

Hi. There is a pair of Sonus Faber Grand Pianos and a pair of Celestion SL 700SE on Audiogon now...both within your budget. Both excellent. The Celestions will respond to high-current amplification better (and will need it more), and they are more picky about setup, positioning. I suspect your current electronics will be very good match here, depending on your tastes. And the Celestions have magic when set up right...there was a time when a number of Stereophile staff used the topline Celestions as references. They are old, but if taken care of...should certainly not require restoration. They're not that old.

Grand Pianos will give a full range sound for a bit more money, and equally can provide magic...perhaps less picky about setup. Those are two of my favorites, having owned by SF and Celestion in the past. Good luck!
Agree on Magnepan 1.7...question is will it drive enough for someone like Kingpin who says he listens mainly to poprock? If you can do a sub and match it...Velodyne DD series...watch out!!! Sensational