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"Best" speakers new/used under $3,000?

I am using a Musical Fidelity A3cr power amp, a Jolida Fusion pre-amp, and a Jolida tube cd player. I just bought the Fusion and love it. My speakers are B&W 640s (which I've owned for 15 years). I use a Klipsch dual 15" powered subwoofer as well. As much as I love my system, the speakers must be outdated, so I'm looking to upgrade. I have a $3,000 limit for speakers and would appreciate any opinions. I've considered B&W used 800 Matrix speakers as I like the brand, but am open to anything. Thanks.
sloane27
eniac26
95 posts
 
In this price range I would take a look at the ZU Audio Omen Def line and probably would also consider some of the smaller Harbeth monitors as well.
bjesien
614 posts
 
Again you might want to compare the mid and treble of the old Matrix 802 to the newer models.

It depends on what you are looking for in a speaker.

Best.
rufipennis
118 posts
 
Various Vandersteen models can be found in this price range, new and used, and they sound as good as anything I've heard for <$10K.
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
This is hard to sort out. Have you heard a speaker you loved over $3,000 that has the kind of sound you are looking for under $3,000.
audiobore
3 posts
 
@ Sloane. I recently purchased a pair of Dynaudio DM 2/8 speakers which do what you're talking about for less than your budget. These speakers have a higher sensitivity than most Dyns, and match well with a range of electronics. Another speaker I was drawn to which were fast and lively, were the JM Lab 716 floorstanders for rock music.
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