Speakers 12.5" or shorter, $1K new or used


I've been hunting around for small speakers for a while. I'm running a pair of Silverline Minuet Supremes right now and love them, but can't help wondering if there's something out there that I just haven't tried, that might be better.

My system is a Marsh P2000 pre, Aragon 2004 amp, Emotiva XDA-1 DAC. Due to space constraints, they have to be 12.5" or shorter.

What I'm looking for is something that is a good all arounder and isn't too particular about placement. I listen to everything from AC/DC to Diana Krall to classical.

So, what's out there, new or used for $1K and under? If you could compare them to the Minuets, that would be great.

Thanks.
tonyangel

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Donjr,

Go for it. I've tried them and in my room, they are nothing special. From what I've seen, they need some room to breathe and I can't provide that. Right now, I'm thinking about checking out the ATCs mentioned above and Dynaudio Excite X12s.

Keep 'em coming.
Thanks, guys. Like I said, I've tried the LS50s, but a couple of things have changed since I tried them. If I get the opportunity to, I'll give them another shot.

I also googled the Gallo Strada. That looks like an interesting little speaker. I'll likely need a better sub, or an additional sub with those, though.

Are the Stradas picky about placement?

I was also glad to see the positive remarks about the little Minuets. At this point, I think that I can pretty much forget about looking at other speakers in the sub $1K range, as they would likely be either a side step at best, or a step backwards at worst.

Thanks, again.
Magnum, the Supreme Plus model is what I have.

I appreciate all of the suggestions and have gained some food for thought, but it appears that for the $1K range, I'm probably doing about the best that I can, especially considering my space constraints.

I got the Marsh P2000 in today and it seems to have breathed more life into the little Minuets. It's amazing what something as simple as a pre amp can do.