Speaker recommendation $500-$675 range

Brakhage · « **on:** 16 Feb 2006, 07:14 pm »

Hello...i am looking for recommedations on used speakers in the $500 - $675 price range that would match well with my Onix Melody SP3 tube amp (38 wpc). They would be located in a 17 x 24 foot room.
A few that I was looking into were:
ACI Saphires
Epos M5

Thanks for the help!

woodsyi · « **Reply #1 on:** 16 Feb 2006, 08:01 pm »

This seems to be a great pricing on these speakers. http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrmoni&1145065696 90db sensitivity with only a 6.7" cone would be about right for 38W tube power. Shipping from Singapore could be problematic but he is throwing in a pair of stands. By the way, what is wrong with Onix reference 1 speakers that mate with the amp?

LadyDog · « **Reply #2 on:** 16 Feb 2006, 09:42 pm »

Woodsyi has a good suggestion.

There is a pair of ProAc Ref 8 listed here on a/c.

There are many more, but some to maybe consider:

Totem Mite
Silverline SR11
Green Mountain Europa
Aurum Leisure

Good luck in your hunt.

Regards,
Jeff

gary · « **Reply #3 on:** 16 Feb 2006, 09:51 pm »

The Onix Ref 1's are tremendous little speakers, and thanks to av123's utterly bizarre business practices their resale value is extremely low (certainly a good thing if you're buying used)... I've seen the Ref 1's go on agon for $400 in Rosewood, and about $575 in birdseye maple. These are unreal speakers for that kind of money, especially the BEM ones because I think they're about the best looking speaker this side of the B&W 805S in tigers eye.

Gary

beatdownvictim · « **Reply #4 on:** 16 Feb 2006, 09:51 pm »

Hi mang, good choice on the amplifier! check my old thread out, there's a lot of good suggestions there. I was looking for speakers around the same price too.

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=23406&highlight=

WEEZ · « **Reply #5 on:** 16 Feb 2006, 10:01 pm »

You can buy the Alon Mini at the higher end of that price range brand new.

WEEZ

Brakhage · « **Reply #6 on:** 17 Feb 2006, 12:31 am »

Thanks for the great recommendations guys.....keep em coming!

maxwalrath · « **Reply #7 on:** 17 Feb 2006, 12:33 am »

If you are near Philly I have some speakers priced low for a local sale, but if they were something you might want you would probably want to try your amp with them first. PSB Stratus Golds.... (sorry for the shameless plug)

BradJudy · « **Reply #8 on:** 17 Feb 2006, 12:42 am »

Brakhage - I could just sell you the rest of my setup (I saw someone mention Aurum Cantus Leisures, which are what are in the system the P2 was in).

Hopefully the P2 arrived in good shape.

Parnelli777 · « **Reply #9 on:** 17 Feb 2006, 01:09 am »

Bohlender-Graebener Z7.

$800 or so new, usually under $600 used. Fantastic, and inexpensive. Absolute Sound's affordable loudspeaker of the year, last year I think.

My friend loves these with his 40 watt Jolida 707.

These things blew away, in every way, my old Vandersteen 1Cs that I spent more than $900 on more than 10 years ago. Another buddy agrees that his ProAc Response 1SC were bested by the Z7, and the ProAcs ran over $2000.

JoshK · « **Reply #10 on:** 17 Feb 2006, 01:21 am »

selah audio has monitors in that price range. Rick does a darn good job on designs....

RDaneel · « **Reply #11 on:** 17 Feb 2006, 02:46 pm »

The Onix Ref 1s are a good pick - I like mine very much. As for the bizarre business practice - I hear you. I paid $1k for mine on b-stock in piano black before the SP3 deals began, and now I'll be lucky to get $500-600 for them a year later!

Brakhage · « **Reply #12 on:** 17 Feb 2006, 03:17 pm »

Quote from: BradJudy

Brakhage - I could just sell you the rest of my setup (I saw someone mention Aurum Cantus Leisures, which are what are in the system the P2 was in). Hopefully the P2 arrived in good shape.

Man great packing job and thanks for throwing in the LP. Everything arrived safe and sound and was in great condition. Maybe we can work
another deal

?

dave1010 · « **Reply #13 on:** 19 Feb 2006, 06:08 am »

Quote from: Brakhage

Quote from: BradJudy
Brakhage - I could just sell you the rest of my setup (I saw someone mention Aurum Cantus Leisures, which are what are in the system the P2 was in). Hopefully the P2 arrived in good shape.

Man great packing job and thanks for throwing in the LP. Everything arrived safe and sound and was in great condition. Maybe we can work
another deal ?

I am selling my Aurum Cantus Music Goddess speakers, but I would suggest restoring an older pair of AR speakers. I do not know if 39watts would work though. Workmanship is generally much superior to todays over priced doo....and quite frankly I do not see how you could find a better speaker than one of their old designs re-done (restored). I saw a design on the classic speaker pages about a gentleman who restored a AR with two 10" acoustic suspension woofers-2 6in.woofers and two cloth dome tweeters for 650. That particular speaker beats the pants off anything I have heard under 5000$ new, and some for far more cash,it would take patience however, to get just the right pair........Stay away from the limited life paper woofers however.....

jimmyp58 · « **Reply #14 on:** 19 Feb 2006, 07:24 am »

Usher 520's...list for $400 USD. I am authorized dealer.

dave_c · « **Reply #15 on:** 19 Feb 2006, 06:01 pm »

What kind of music do you listen to?

What volume do you listen at?

Do you have a subwoofer?

Brakhage · « **Reply #16 on:** 21 Feb 2006, 09:01 pm »

Quote from: dave_c

What kind of music do you listen to?

What volume do you listen at?

Do you have a subwoofer?

I listen to a wide range of music from jazz to blues to rock.

I normally listen at about 70db and do not use a subwoofer.

Thanks to everyone for your sugestions. This is a great resource and I appreciate the recommendations.

Skynyrd · « **Reply #17 on:** 22 Feb 2006, 02:25 am »

Brakhage,

Check out the Magnepan MMG's for $550. Fantastic speakers for the common man. Thank Jim Winey in Minnesotaland for making being an audiophile affordable!
And they'll play 70db just fine!

Skynyrd

dave_c · « **Reply #18 on:** 22 Feb 2006, 05:42 pm »

Triangle Comete - Great for low level and I think the larger woofer has much better bass than the Titus. I've owned the titus and they definitely need a sub.

Brakhage · « **Reply #19 on:** 22 Feb 2006, 06:23 pm »

Quote from: Skynyrd

Brakhage,

Check out the Magnepan MMG's for $550. Fantastic speakers for the common man. Thank Jim Winey in Minnesotaland for making being an audiophile affordable!
And they'll play 70db just fine!

Skynyrd

Easy Skynyrd

....i meant 84db