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Best spkrs under $700 for a Rotel RA-1070 integrat

I just purchased a Rotel RA-1070 integrated (100 watts x 2 into 4 ohm) for a great price. Now I'm looking to pair a set of speakers for them. I had originally intended on purchasing a pair of Ascend Acoustic CBM-170's, but now I feel as if my amp is way too strong for a simple bookshelf speaker. I've never specifically heard the 1070, but I have heard the 1062, and it was described to me as a bright amp.

Should I consider any of the following speakers in either bookshelf or floorstanding models? I've auditioned B&W's, Paradigms, and I'm also still considering the Ascend's. Any help would be much appreciated. I'm also open to used speakers, but my speaker budget is $700 max, preferrably less.

Hendro (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

04-05-05

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04-05-05 If you're interested in bookshelf spks. i'd highly recommend ... Kotta

04-05-05 Take a listen the the quad 11l ($700 new) or the 12l around ... Eldarado

04-05-05: Ekistler_sj
Vandersteen 2-series speakers are typically a bargain on the used market. They would work well with your Rotel, however you may not appreciate their unconventional appearance. A used pair of Meadowlark Swift or Totem Sttaf loudspeakers could be had within your budget as well. Each of these have individual characteristics which offer different strengths and weaknesses.

Above are just three of the floorstanders that I considered when I was looking for speakers to go with my Rotel integrated. B&Ws have a huge following, although I am not crazy about their lower models.

Take your time and look at/listen to as much stuff as you can!
Ekistler_sj (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

04-05-05 I really like vandersteens but, i don't think the rotel has ... Eldarado

04-05-05 I have a pr. of spendor s3/5 se's that i bought for $750 use ... Steveaudio

04-05-05 I think green mountain europa's would be a nice match with t ... Mattybumpkin

04-05-05 i've bought both meadowlark kestrels and soliloquy 5.0's fo ... Sfar

04-05-05 Last year i listened to the ra-1070 with b&w 805s. they seem ... Valinar

04-05-05 Quad, vienna, usher, audes, polk lsi. all good choices for y ... Zosima

04-06-05 I have owned the ra-1070, nice amp but can be just a little ... vinkim1@

04-18-05 Vin, paradigms are pretty efficent speakers. i owned the s ... Eldarado

04-18-05 Dynaudio audience 52. Drew_w