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Best new or used speakers for under 3K?

I am redoing my sound system and am looking for new main speakers. The center, surrounds, and a good sub will come later. For now I want to focus on high quality mains. I have already received the Integra DHC 9.9 pre/pro and the B&K 200.7 amp is on the way. I want to run a 5.1 system bi-amping the mains. I have been looking hard at the PSB Synchrony One's and the cheapest I have found them is about $3,600 +S/H. I need some suggestions from you guys. My room is about 12' X 14'.
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robertbrown
151 posts
 
totem forests or winds
koven
94 posts
 
fritz carbon 7's

www.fritzspeakers.com

better than totem forest, b&w n805, proac response 1.5 in my experience.. all for only $1700
mcroth
23 posts
 
I second the Aerials 7b or 6. The eights would overpower that size room. Be careful placing a larger speaker in that room, as it will be easy to over drive the room and you will not be sitting far enough away for proper driver integration. Have fun with your search and try a few speakers in your room if at all possible.
telescope_trade
539 posts
 
Easy.... Boston Acoustics E-100's. Killer sounding (and looking)
speakers no body knows about. Not much out there on
them, but they were a statement speaker for Boston,
that I guess just did not sale.
But for reference, I had the Def Tech Mythos STS's and
ST's right before these, and IMO there is no comparison.
$2700 (with bases) through Amazon.
telescope_trade
539 posts
 
After looking again at your room size, the Bostons
may be a bit to large!? They stand 6'5" tall. BUT they
also can be wall mounted if that is an option for you.
Then they are only $2500 (shipped) without bases.
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