Opinions on sub $1,000 Speakers

[papostol]

I'm looking for some opinions on speakers under $1,000 a pair. Some considerations:

1) I don't much bottom end (using a sub)
2) Appearance doesn't mean too much
3) I won't do mail order
4) 2 channel listening is #1
5) Using separate power amp and processor
6) New room


Thank you!

 

[jimmit]

For $800 MSRP, I think the Paradigm Studio Reference 20's are great sounding speakers for two channel listening. An authorized dealer may be willing to knock off 10%. Another one to consider is the JMJabs Chorus 707 S which, I believe, has an MSRP of around $1,000.

 

[papostol]

I've been eyeballing them Paradigms for a while now. I'm going back and forth between the Magnepans and Paradigms plus a few others...


Thanks for the input!

 

[zumbo]

B&W, Monitor Audio, & Paradigm.

 

[perato]

Audioholics gave a good review to the Von Schweikert VR-1 speakers some time ago. The MSRP is US$1000/pair for the VR-1 bookshelf speakers. I use B&W 705 speakers, which I like and are US$1500 MSRP. If you might be able to get a used pair of B&W 705 for close to US$1000. See the following URL for the Audioholics review:

http://www.audioholics.com/productreviews/loudspeakers/VonSchweikertAudioVR1Page1.html

 

[Lagger]

One word: Monitors.

Sonus Faber Concertino's
Von Schweikert VR-1's
Totem Rainmakers
DynAudio Audience 52's
Dali's.........on and on

Good Luck with sooo many choices. I chose DynAudio's. Peace_

I'm looking for some opinions on speakers under $1,000 a pair. Some considerations:

1) I don't much bottom end (using a sub)
2) Appearance doesn't mean too much
3) I won't do mail order
4) 2 channel listening is #1
5) Using separate power amp and processor
6) New room


Thank you!