Dad likes my Infinity Kappa8's, What's similar?


What's similar without the headache? I wouldn't wish the amp compatibility issue on anyone. My father downsized his system drastically when he retired. He's ready for floorstanding speakers again. I am trying to build him a simple system, starting with the speakers. His room is large, but there is little room for speakers or componentry. Narrow profile is important. He likes vinyl. Musical tastes include Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, etc. The system should rock tightly. If I could, I'd get him set up with Monitor Audio speakers and a Musical Fidelity integrated amp. The budget is just too modest for that. Looking for suggestions on speakers primarily, and amps secondarily. Thanks

Garrett
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$500 and the 80's and liking your Kappa 8's = RS IIIa's as far as I would say. They are about 13" wide 10" deep and 4' tall with 2 10"s, a Polydome and an Emit. They are easy to drive because the woofers are in series and placement is pretty flexible because of the Polydome's wide disbursion. You just have to see if the woofers have been or need refoaming when you find a pair. Happy Hunting and Super Listening, JAY
There is a pair of Paradigm Studio 60 v.2 here on Audiogon that would work well. No, I do not know the person selling them.
Used Joseph Audio. I have owned a set of kappa 8 since new. In that same range I would defintely look at the Joseph or Celestion SL 700.