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Best Used Speaker Under $4,000 w/ Respectable Lows

I was once a member of the audiophile community (Some of the older Audiogon members may remember me) but had to step out for a bit do to life changes. I am thinking about stepping back into it in a limited fashion with the system configuration listed below. I would love opinions on what used, $4000 or less, speaker would best suit the following system. Note that I would prefer NOT to bi-wire and would love something with a respectable low end (A full range speaker would be nice). I tend to treasure transparency, neutrality, high end extension, speed, DYNAMICS, and tight driver control / integration in my speakers and leave bloom/coloring/musicality to the amp. I also prefer speakers that play very well at low volumes with medium power amps. Thanks for the help!

Transport: PC with Windows 7 / WAV Files / Foobar / Lynx AES16 PCI digital I/O card

Dac & Preamp: Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC

Interconnects & Speaker Cable: Nordost SPM

Amp: Sim Audio Moon W 5.3
drhst20
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shadorne
7,333 posts
 
the choices are infinate.

I disagree...choices are way beyond infinity
4musica44107
520 posts
 
I second the Aerial 10Ts, provided you have an amp with at least 200 watts per side. I still have my 10Ts, and even though they have been relegated to the fronts for our HT, I still listen to 2-channel in that system a couple of times a week, just to enjoy them. They amazed me for what they could do at their price point in 1998 when I got them, and even though the technology they employ is somewhat dated, they still amaze me. You can generally get them in good shape on the gon for between $2500 and $3000.
acurus
107 posts
 
When I read your description it fits my tastes exactly. I would recommend Proac Studio 140s or the D18s.
ngjockey
1,042 posts
 
Just a bit above your price buy it is "obo". Way beyond your expectations.

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1258667011&/Genesis-V.-Passive-speakers-wi
revrob
72 posts
 
I own a pair of Salk HT3. It is the best speaker I have owned or heard. Obviously there are tons of great speakers out there at that price point and there are great people on this site that help you make the right choice.

I spent a year looking for a replacement speakers and settled on the Salks. It was very frustrating at times but well worth the time and effort I put into it. Take your time so that you can be happy with your choice for a while.

Happy hunting.
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