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Speakers for Simaudio Moon I-5

I'm starting to build a system from the ground up and I'm really quite new to it all. The only piece I currently have is the Moon I-5. From here I want to buy speakers and a cd player -- both used. I'd like to get the best bang for the buck.

I'm not very concerned about the cd as I plan to go cheap (a relative term here :) -- probably less than $700. The speakers are another issue. I want to buy something I can live with for a long time.

My current room size is "medium" -- an apartment that I will be in for the next few years until I buy a home. I mostly listen to what most would consider "rock" music. I'm a guitarist and I like listening to others guitarists but with the right setup I'm sure I'll enjoy some classical and jazz.

I'm thinking I'd prefer to go with monitor speaker vs floorstanders and I've been to a few shops to sample what they have - though, since I'm buying used I'd really prefer to stop wasting the saleperson's time.

Short and sweet....out of the few speaker I've heard (dynaudio, B&W, Thiel) I loved the Dynaudio S1.4

Which leads me to believe that the 1.3se might be a great used buy. Although I'm a little concerned about the Moon's ability to drive these speakers. I would greatly appreciate any recommendations or advice. There are so many choices out there it can be overwhelming. That along with buying used/untested can be tough.

Any help appreciated...

John
jroth
rkmca
58 posts
 
Galen Carol audio in San Antonio, TX may be able to help you, http://www.gcaudio.com. He may let you audition the speakers but you have to pay for shipping. That's the way my friend bought his who is in San Diego, CA.

Disclaimer: I'm not associated with Galen Carol Audio and have not done any business with them.
jlamb
150 posts
 
Not sure what your speaker budget is, but I paired my I5 with Joseph Audio RM7 si, a wonderful match. Can be had for about $1k used. Consider as well the Tyler Acoustics Taylo ref monitor or even the Linnbrooks (if your wallet can handle it!)
jroth OP
8 posts
 
Thanks for all the suggestions guys I'm going to try and look into each one. By the way, I pulled up the Joseph Audio website and it looks like there company headquarters are practically next door to the office I work at...what are the chances!?
abe_av
78 posts
 
Dynaudios are said by many many 'philes to be of great synergy with Sim Audio. Try the Contour Special 25's they are little bit easier to drive than 1.3SE, plus way better sound with the latest Esotar2 tweeter and woofer found in the Confidence C4s. I have these 25's and couldn't say enough good words about them!

Abe
jroth OP
8 posts
 
Abe, I would love to get the 25's but they are out of my price range. I'd like to stay at 2K or less. So for Dynaudio I've been looking at the 1.3SE or 1.3 MK II. Regarding the synergy between the Dyn's and Sim I have heard similar comments here as well as from one of the reps at Dynaudio. He mentioned that his personal system has the Dyn S3.4's paired with the I5 and he couldn't be happier.
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