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Monitor speaker recommendations

Hello all
Just looking for some of you to give me some ideas as a starting point.
I am in the market for some stand mount monitor speakers. I currently have my old PSB stratus gold i's. They are just too big for my new room. I will be driving the new speakers with Cary tube mono blocks rated at 75 w/ch.
While I realize the best method would be to audition a few, I live in a very rural area and will need to drive at least 4 hours to the nearest stereo shop, so I was hoping to get some suggestions before heading out. Budget is no more than $1,000.
Thanks all
skipper320
gsm18439
895 posts
 
Two other suggestions (both would be used): Celestion SL-700 or Spica TC-50
bajaed
267 posts
 
LSA Signature 1. Beautiful sounding tweeter with big, tight bass. Sounds great with tubes.
tortilladc
121 posts
 
+1 on the Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1 monitors. Used to be my main speakers, now in the office. Love 'em.
hakuchosan
39 posts
 
how about ATC SCN11 , excellent monitors, can get used in top condition for around 1,000 usd
skipper320 OP
86 posts
 
I eventually decided on a pair of vienna Haydn's. I got a really good deal on a pair and heard a pair driven by a similar system and they sounded fantastic. Thanks for all of your rec's. I did manage to make the 4 hour trip and audition a bunch of the speakers mentioned here. The Haydn's just seemed right to me. I'm hoping they will sound as good in my system.
Thank you to all who replied to my thread.
Best regards and happy listening!
The skipper
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