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Speakers 12.5" or shorter, $1K new or used

I've been hunting around for small speakers for a while. I'm running a pair of Silverline Minuet Supremes right now and love them, but can't help wondering if there's something out there that I just haven't tried, that might be better.

My system is a Marsh P2000 pre, Aragon 2004 amp, Emotiva XDA-1 DAC. Due to space constraints, they have to be 12.5" or shorter.

What I'm looking for is something that is a good all arounder and isn't too particular about placement. I listen to everything from AC/DC to Diana Krall to classical.

So, what's out there, new or used for $1K and under? If you could compare them to the Minuets, that would be great.

Thanks.
tonyangel
vladimir
346 posts
 
Those KEFs require tall stands to get the coaxial drivers at ear level.
schubert
7,386 posts
 
I've heard the LS 50's a bit and while they might well rock out, IMHO they are way too forward for Classical and Jazz.
And I love KEF in general.

If there is a better speakers than the minuet for a small room, I never heard it.
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robr45
319 posts
 
Key ls50 or Gallo Strada. Both a little more than you want to spend. I would save your pennies and wait. You already have one of the best speakers under $1k that there is so it would be easy to make a lateral or backwards move. The above speakers represent a clear step forward IMO.
tonyangel OP
309 posts
 
Thanks, guys. Like I said, I've tried the LS50s, but a couple of things have changed since I tried them. If I get the opportunity to, I'll give them another shot.

I also googled the Gallo Strada. That looks like an interesting little speaker. I'll likely need a better sub, or an additional sub with those, though.

Are the Stradas picky about placement?

I was also glad to see the positive remarks about the little Minuets. At this point, I think that I can pretty much forget about looking at other speakers in the sub $1K range, as they would likely be either a side step at best, or a step backwards at worst.

Thanks, again.
magnumpi205
504 posts
 
Replaced my Minuet Supremes with the Minuet Supreme+.
Have been to many shows and these still rain supreme in this price range.
Upgraded through Sal at Audio Summa.
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