Best bang-for-the-buck, that's easy. I paid $1100 for a pair of Sony SS M9 speakers. I have been saving for a pair of Wilson Watt/Puppies or a pair of Soundlabs. I had twice that money saved but after hearing the Sony's I'm not sure I need them anymore. These speakers sound so much better than I thought they would. I had the smaller SS M7a and I liked them, but the difference is not subtle. I'm glad more people don't know about these. If they did I would not have been able to get such a great deal.
The only thing I don't like about them is the finish so it's hard to complain! Sound is more important than cosmetics!
I also bought an SCD 777es from a guy whose store was out of business. I paid about 1/3 of the asking price.
I still think a pair of Purist Dominus IC would rank up there regardless of the price because they sound so amazingly good!!!
The only thing I don't like about them is the finish so it's hard to complain! Sound is more important than cosmetics!
I also bought an SCD 777es from a guy whose store was out of business. I paid about 1/3 of the asking price.
I still think a pair of Purist Dominus IC would rank up there regardless of the price because they sound so amazingly good!!!