Speaker recommendations

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I am looking to buy some new speakers to replace my old Cerwin Vegas E312s'

I use my system for music only
I have a Harman Kardon AMP A130
Allen and Heath Mixer
2 technics turntables
1 Velodyne CHT-8 sub (thinking about replacing as well)

I have been reading lots and lots about speakers and there seems to be sooo many choices - help is appreciated!!

 

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The Harman Kardon AMP is a couple of days new as well as the Velodyne sub.

I puchased Harman Kardon knowing nothing about receivers just going on the name. Bad move ? good move?

 

[toquemon]

Good move. About your speakers, well, how much are you willing to spend?. I think many people here like Paradigm, B&W, Canton (expensive), Dynaudio (expensive), Axiom (not that expensive), Athena (not that expensive). I like the Yamaha NS or the new HX series and the Energy Connoisseur C-5.

 

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$800-$1200ish for the speakers -

 

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That amount is in Canadian dollars

 

[Leprkon]

I'd check out the Axiom guys. Their stuff is well-regarded on many websites, cost-effective, and, well, Canadian...

 

[toquemon]

That amount is in Canadian dollars

Well, if you preffer Canadian gear, maybe you should go with Paradigm or Energy. Personally i think speakers are the difference so i recomend you to do EXHAUSTIVE listening. Hear the speakers, don't hear the salesmen. Your budget is more than sufficient to buy a decent set of speakers.

 

[Leprkon]

I guess I should have been more careful I didn;t mean to slam non-Canadian companies, but it would be easier to get service.

my bad

 

[anamorphic96]

I would take a look at Athena at the lower end. Very efficient and sound very good for the money. On the upper end I would check out the Paradigm Studio Series these are also very efficient and work very well with electronic music.

The other question is how big of a place are you trying to fill with sound and what kind of volume levels are you looking at ? The Harmon Kardon equipment is good for the money. What kind of power does it put out ?

These are just a couple of suggestions there are many other scenarios that are possible however. Check out used equipment. Trying e-bay and Audiogon would be a good start. Let us know what models your looking at and we can help guide you. Its worth doing research. It pays off in the end.

Cheers,
glenn

 

[dloweman]

Look no further than the Paradigm Monitor 7's, they can be had for around 849 here in canada. I have listened to them extensively and currently am saving up to buy them. Right now i have the paradigm titans as my fronts and the cc370 center channel from the monitor series. This center channel throws some serious sound for HT. These are a great deal since it is a canadian company. Also, they are actually easier to drive than the more expensive studio series. Check them out you won't be dissappointed. Also, most opinions i have heard suggest that the 7's are better than both the more expenisive monitor 9s and 11s although i have not listened to either. Good Luck