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Low priced giant killers

Are there any small 2-ways? Can the Epos M5's do it or maybe something else in this price range (<$800). Some extension needed with some punch, big defined stage and a smooth top end including the detail. No peaks allowed. Not forward but also not recessed. Need a mate for my 90 watt Quicksilvers. Have heard the Proac 1sc years ago but I could not part with 2K for the little guys, great mids and smooth sweet detailed highs. Bass not too deep though. Technology must have moved on to almost get it all at under a G by now? Right?? ;)
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illenema12f40
29 posts
 
Stretch you budget a bit say to 1100-1200 and go with Von Schweikert VR-4. Dont think just do it. You will have all the punch you will want plus outstanding low level detail.
Ive changed amplifiers in the 7-12K range (Used List) and kept these. Best with tubes. A bit power hungry.
kw6
691 posts
 
Try a used pair of Spendor S3/5.

Good Luck!
judy426
228 posts
 
Stretch you budget a bit say to 1100-1200 and go with Von Schweikert VR-4.

That's hardly a $1200 stretch from <$800 to $4000 for the VR-4 don't you think? Besides [email protected] ask for 2 way not 3 way. At $4000 there's a bunch of options other than the VR-4.
timrhu
2,779 posts
 
Said it before and I'll say it again, find a used pair of Acoustic Energy Aesprit AE-300s. Less than half what your willing to spend. Extended bass, fabric tweeter for smooth highs and natural midrange; you can't go wrong. Resell them if you don't like them. I owned the VR-1s and thought these were a much better sounding speaker. My 2 cents.
tpsonic
1,092 posts
 
The smaller Magnepans {MMG or 10-12s} or a DIY from Parts Express using the Dayton Audio Reference drivers {$600/pr}.
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