Got money in the bank. Please help


I have sold my speakers and have money in the bank.
Here is the problem, I AM NOT SURE WHAT TOP DO?

I want to get into a planer speaker. To be honest I would like to get some Martin Logan's but the almost NEVER come up on the used market in Canada (I live in BC). I just missed a pair of Aerius's and I am really disappointed.

I have $1000 Canadian or about $800 USD in the bank and I can stretch my budget to allow about another $200. If I wait longer I can add about $100 CAN or $80US a month, but I am wanting some speakers soon.

I am a lover of music and listen to pretty much everything under the sun other than rap and country.

My other gear includes:
Rega Planet 2000
Blue Circle CS integrated
BC 61 power cords for both CD and AMP
Monster Power 2600 (Not the best I know)
DMN reason interconnect with bullet plugs.
Going to buy some Goertz MI2 speaker cables

I would like to get some ML's wether they be Aerius or Scenario's ( or another ML if I can find and afford one that is). I would be like to try some Magnepan MG12's too, but I can't afford new ones and I have never seen a used pair in Canada. This really only leaves the MMG, but think it's below were I want to be (never heard it, just going off reviews and posts).

What should I do? Any recommendations? How would the MMG compare to the MG12 compared to the Aerius and other smaller Logan's?

Currently I am in a 10x12 room which is really bad in the low end. I am considering moving my rig into the main room 21x12 with large openings into other rooms. Then in about 6 months I am going to have a dedicated room in my basement (still have to build it). It will be 13.5 x 11.5, but because I will in a heritage home the ceiling will only be about 71" once I am done, but there will be acousitc treatment.

Sorry for rambling but have thought about this so much I have confused myself. I think I need an outside opinion so comments and opinions are welcome.

Thanks,
Nick
nickway

Showing 1 response by tlh28

If you're lucky you might be able to pick up a pair of Quad 57s for around that price (though recently they seem to be selling for more). You'll sacrifice some low end response and some of the "dynamics" of box speakers, but there isn't another speaker remotely close in price that can do voices like the Quad or that is as neutral and realistic sounding.

TLH