Great old speakers that are as good as new ones

Klipsch. Most of the heritage line offers tremendous bang for the buck. Paired up with the right amp the combination can certainly be as compelling to far more expensive modern offerings.

I have a pair of Mirage M5si's from 1996, about the same year as the PSB Stratus Gold's heyday. These Mirages still anchor the L-R speakers in my HT system. They like lots of power and good cables, but they are very natural sounding, very timbre-correct, fill a space well, and have fast yet deep bass (into the 20's).

These days a pair will go for $550 or less, and if you can put up with the size and power requirements, they're a tremendous all-around speaker that works well on anything from solo voice to orchestra or big band.

Altec model 19 or JBL over klipsch but keep in mind all old gear may need some upgrading or repairs. Also old loudspeakers make work great when you purchase but can fail.They are old after all. So if you can not repair or DIY. Might not be the best deal to buy vintage.

Quad 57 or 63's, Klipsch Heritage line, AR1's, Magnepan Tympani's.