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Klipsch vs. Dynaco A25

Putting together a vintage system with an Marantz 2230 receiver or possibly a McIntosh MC2505/MX113 amp/preamp. I'm wondering which speakers, Klipsch Heresy or Dynaco A25 would be the best way to go without a sub, though I'd like some decent bass. I listen to classic rock, 70s R&B and Cat Stevens-type stuff in a small to midsize living room. I'm open to other speaker suggestions, but I'd like to buy used and under $800.
almonduck

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almonduck OP
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Thanks folks. Lots of good info. I didn't know the Klipsch would benefit from extra power to drive the woofer. I'll have to also reread about the Advents and look up the Polk Monitor 10.
almonduck OP
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Last night I was able to pick up a local pair of New Large Advents. Surprisingly, they didn't sound great with my push/pull 60wpc tube amp. The bass was bumpy and not integrated. The midrange was weak. Maybe I should have tried the 4ohm speaker connectors. Looking back, could they have been out of phase? It bothered me, so at 2am I got up and hooked up dad's old Marantz 2235b. Things fell into place and came together. Smooth with a bottom end. Only got a few songs in, but it was enough to get me smiling. More tonight with a Marantz 2230 and a McIntosh MC2505.
almonduck OP
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I had a chance to hook up the Mac 2505 with the Advents. A fuller sound than the Marantz 2230. I can see why they sold so many of the Advents in the '70s. Bass isn't as tight as my previous VR-2 and there seems to be a slight hole in the midrange, especially compared to my Horn Shoppe Horns. But Roberta Flack sounds wonderful. Yet in the back of my mind, I'd like to hear the Heresy, Cornwalls, or Forte.

Thank you again to all those that posted.
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