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New to this hobby please help me

Hi all i’m unsure on what speakers to get i have a marantz sr5011 my budget is 4,000 for floor standing speakers.  I found a local deal on some golden ear technology t66 the red ones for$3800.  But how do i pick without the ability to listen to other brands kef sonus faber etc!!   Is golden ear even good what suggestions do you have on hearing lots of brands under one roof.  My listening is 50 percent music 50 percent movies.  

wizzard
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m-db
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If you’re considering the T66’s you’ll need to avail yourself regarding the effects of extremely low impedances (well below 3 ohms) in relation to your amplifier. 

There’s no free lunch when it comes to system compatibility in this hobby. The preamplifier and powered ATC speaker suggestion maybe your best path to the professional level of fidelity you’ve yet to experience for yourself auditioning home theater speaker systems. 

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pindac
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In the Link, there is info about the Clone Amp, but the info supplied by @whitstix is is well worth taking on board, especially when the Amp's owned and their pedigrees are considered.

If a stereo amp was to be considered, this is a worthwhile knowledge to receive.

 https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/clone-dartzeel-amps 

polkalover
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Forget your budget for now.  Unless you know what sound signatures you like the cost doesn’t mean a thing.  Determine what sounds good to you based on the music you like. When you visit shops have your music at hand.  play it, listen to it across multiple types of speakers.  Do you like detail or do you like bottom end? Lastly, enjoy the ride it’s fun and “eye” opening to hear such differences.  Once you know what you like you can begin to zero in on brand and budget. 

trecool99
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^^ best advice right here.  People will likely recommend what they own but in the end your ears should tell you what to get.  Take advantage of local dealers and demo what they carry or go to audio shows to get a feel.  It's a journey.

freediver
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OP,STOP STOP STOP!!!
 All these recommendations for speakers or how to demo them are WORTHLESS if you have no clue what REAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS sound like!
Before you spend 1 minute/dollar traveling around to demo speakers,GO LISTEN TO LIVE MUSIC,amplified & acoustic!
Hell even go hang out at Guitar Center,ask the sales guys/girls to demo some different instruments for you..Learn how a Strat sounds different from a Les Paul,how an electric keyboard sounds different from a good acoustic piano,how a trumpet sounds different from a sax,how an electronic drum set sounds from real skins..You'll save time,money & frustration in the long run!
 

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