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HELP Horns, Stats or Conventional Speakers

OK I am in the market for a new set of speakers and I have narrowed it down the these three types.
Stats, Horns. Conventional and Bose.

Music tastes are very eclectic from The Pistols to Joan Armartrading to Classical to 80s new wave stuff.
I also use my speakers for H/T but this is the least of my concerns.

So with a bank roll of about 5k (Used) do I go for stats horns (I Love the look of the Avantgarde) or Conventional speakers.

To help you make that decision for me I have the following information.
The room is a converted two car garage 17' X 13' X 9" high
I listen to digital > Denon 3910 and vinyl > Romance via a CJ PV15 and Antique Sound Labs Hurricanes Mono
blocks.

I just sold my Ref3s as I found them less than exiting.
I have listened to System Audio SA 1750s and find the small fast drivers to be a better sounding speaker (to me) than speakers with larger drivers.
I like the speed of multiple small drivers as opposed th the 10" woofers. and they are cheap (Less than 2K)

I am at a total loss as the stuff I am looking at will be bought unheard so I need your opinions to try to help me decide.

And that constructive help will be much appreciated.

Thanks
punkuk

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cmo
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You need to listen to these various kinds of speakers....... I know you said you can't, but I would sincerely make the effort as they all sound VERY different.

I have gone through all kinds of speakers cones, 'stats, and now horns (I have a pair of Maggie 1.6's in my HT system too). I have liked them all, but for different reasons.

One of the main things you have to think about when you buy a pair of speakers is how well they will match with the rest of your system (and room)......... ASL Hurricanes and Avantgarde's; no way. The point is; if you don't match your speakers to the rest of your system your not going to get the best from your new purchase.

Try to listen to some stuff so you can narrow your "type" of speaker. Then look on Agone to see what other people are using with them.

Hope this helps

Chris
cmo
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Another option (to further cloud you decision) might be a pair of Maggie's. I think your room may be too small for 3.6's, but 1.6' and a sub (go for a REL) might be a good fit for you. IMHO the Maggie 1.6 is a great speaker at a reasonable price. Your ASL's should work well with them too.

Chris

BTW they do well for HT applications, and their center and surround options are pretty good as well.
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