Looking for speaker recommendations for NAD370.

Merle · « **on:** 3 Dec 2003, 01:11 pm »

Looking for speakers to use with a NAD C370. Classical and acoustic music mainly. Room approx. 18' x 22'. Small floorstander preferred. Budget around $600, new or used. Any ideas?

JackD · « **Reply #1 on:** 3 Dec 2003, 03:45 pm »

Merle

Try these. I used the unpowered version for a a while, great sound on the cheap, plus the built in subs. Other good choice would be the Athena floorstanders.

Merle · « **Reply #2 on:** 3 Dec 2003, 03:46 pm »

Um, try what?

rkapadia@ROOP · « **Reply #3 on:** 3 Dec 2003, 10:15 pm »

I'd suggest picking up a pair of used NHT SuperTwo's or VT 1.2's. Great sound for $500 or less, in a slim profile as well.

mcrespo71 · « **Reply #4 on:** 3 Dec 2003, 11:24 pm »

I used Sound Dynamics 300ti speakers for 5 years. You can get them for $300-$400 used and they sound very, very nice, especially for the price.

JLM · « **Reply #5 on:** 4 Dec 2003, 01:16 am »

Look into a used pair of Meadowlark Kestrels.

Or for something new, but requiring DIY check out:

http://geocities.com/rbrines1/

Bob is currently relocating after his retirement and cannot supply speakers for a couple of months. Transmission line bass is wonderful (I've had it for 25 years). His prices for the FT1600 run about $350 (for the flat kit plus drivers/etc.), so the Peerless Pipe should be close to the same. Add $150 for assembled cabinets that you sand/finish. The FT1600 uses a single 6.5 inch diameter driver with whizzer cone that is 94 dB/w/m efficient and reaches 35 Hz. The Peerless Pipe is a two way that goes lower with authority but is only 87 dB efficient. Both are recommended for classical/jazz (acoustic music).

Omega TS2 is in your ball park and Louis is a very nice guy, but stands are needed and bass rolls off around 55 Hz. These are 95 dB/w/m efficient and use a single Fostex driver with whizzer. (Omega has a forum here at audiocircle.)

Call Ronnie at carolinaaudio.com. He can probably make up a smaller two-way in tranmission line cabinets for your price range. He is a whiz and a real gentleman.

Lots of DIY possibilities in this price range...

JackD · « **Reply #6 on:** 4 Dec 2003, 04:23 am »

Sorry Merle didn't realize the link didn't take.

Jack

http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?spkrfull&1073738217

dawkimi · « **Reply #7 on:** 4 Dec 2003, 05:04 am »

Hi Merle,

I would seriously consider auditioning Magnepan MMG speakers ($550 delivered to your door). You get a 60 day in home trial and these are very good speakers for the type of music you like. If you like to MMGs, you can try to find some used MG12s (next model up), but you probably won't find these for less than $700. Most Maggies respond well to various "tweaks". Let me know if you decide to demo the MMGs and I can tell you what worked best for me. Best of luck in finding your next pair of speakers.

Mike

Tonto Yoder · « **Reply #8 on:** 4 Dec 2003, 12:17 pm »

Quote from: mcrespo71

I used Sound Dynamics 300ti speakers for 5 years. You can get them for $300-$400 used and they sound very, very nice, especially for the price.

Might point out that Harry Pearson of The Absolute Sound thought highly of the 300ti's. I thought TAS had reviewed them, but couldn't find a reprint on the site, only another SD model--

http://www.avguide.com/product/Main_Speakers/Speakers/Sound_Dynamics/RTS-3_/225.jsp

A pair of 300's sold recently on Agon for $400.

dynaudios · « **Reply #9 on:** 4 Dec 2003, 02:25 pm »

Save a little more, you may get the Leisure 2 SE at audiogon.

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