rwnano
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Check reddit/r/budgetaudiophile
Moving to US, with or without Acoustic Portrait?
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aurobindosaha
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Thank you, I have decided not go with edifier. How will be Klipsch RP600M ?
My suggestion for your consideration:
Take a pair of headphones with you and use these while you make a survey of what is on offer there.
It’s a different reality in any other country and the available choices and possibilities are unknown to you at this point.
Maybe, Better not decide on this, here and now.
morerajendra5678
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I have heard them couple of times. These are very bright speakers. Very few will consider them if you typically have long listening sessions. Initially you tend to like them as they give very bright presentation but over a period in the same listening session, it will be tend to give you listening fatigue.
Toe them out if they are sounding too shrill for your taste. For the price I feel they are excellent value. I have the version 1 and can’t seem to let go of them after three years in a second set up
rwnano
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Klipsch is bright..look at eBay and local estate sales and goodwill online
Yes, if you are after a very relaxed and laid back presentation there are others that will do this a bit better.
aurobindosaha
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Version 1 of Klipsch RP600M will cost me 99 dollars with Amazon discounts, which I think will be really a good price.
However, can you suggest anything else in 500 usd range that can match something close to Acoustic Portrait that I was listening too.
I will keep searching for used ones, however some names will help me to narrow my search.
Another suggestions, if I do not want to go for all seperates (dac, preamp, amp, speakers etc.) this time to keep the set up compact and also budget low (max 750 usd) , would you suggest for active speakers?
aurobindosaha
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Noted, good suggestions. Thanks.
I went to Best Buy today, and they are getting rid of Magnolia studios. A Martin Logan open box was there at about 100 dollars discount.... sounded bit bright to me.
It's difficult to listen to a used set of speaker and then make decision to buy in this country. I will check if any stores of Crunchfield is available around Naperville, Aurora or Chicago area
The possibility of auditioning and online order and return policies offer you a very good opportunity to select speakers that match your taste, electronics and budget. Do use this well. This process is as much fun if you take your time, as finding the best speaker for you.
aurobindosaha
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I agree. I too like to journey to find good set up. I remember last time with AP it took over an year and half to two years before I could get the set up in place. Enjoyed every bit of it.
In Chicago area, check out this store:
Pre-owned Gear | Saturday Audio Exchange
Cheers,
Sid
Check Facebook marketplace for local sales that allow for auditions before buying. Klipsch are exciting speakers, not generally considered as an audiophiles items but I understand that everyone has different tastes.
morerajendra5678
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JBL 705P or JBL 708P or other JBL active monitors are worth giving a shot. Voicing of JBL is very classic. I am sure you can find something in your budget. JBL voicing is just perfect for long listening sessions
aurobindosaha
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I am seeing a pair used Martin Logan B10 at 500 USD. It's 1.5 years old, and seller has good rating. It's retail price is about 1300 usd. I called the seller for a demo. Any suggestions.
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aurobindosaha
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I had a discussion with owner, he says everything is in pristine condition.
Martin Logan B10 speakers -$500
Yamaha RX-A730 - $250
1 interconnect rca cable & 1 pair of speaker wire - $75.00. ( Speaker Stands are included )
Total 825 dollars and these used to retail for about 1600 to 1800 dollars.
I am not sure if this will be a good buy. I plan to go and listen to some music. But used sales are final, there are no exchange or return possible if things go wrong later.
rwnano
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Cholbey Naa ! Dada! Kaeno? Don't get this. Keep waiting and watching unless you are desperate.
square_wave
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There are so many certified pre owned speakers under 2k USD in this list.
tmraudio.com
TMR guys are extremely professional and reputed from what I know so far.
Just get a decent streamer / dac combination device and a pre owned integrated amplfier.
I saw a hegel, ps audio stellar, naim nait etc under 1.5k USD on the same site.
Do some R&D on the speaker so that you get a balanced sounding one.
There is a slightly old Dynaudio C1 at around 1.5k USD there.
tmraudio.com
Worth an adventure ! A decent amp and it will be quite musical!
They have a 30 day return for everything.
They also have a Rega Kyte speaker for sale.
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tmraudio.com
Just get a decent streamer / dac combination device and a pre owned integrated amplfier.
I saw a hegel, ps audio stellar, naim nait etc under 1.5k USD on the same site.
Do some R&D on the speaker so that you get a balanced sounding one.
There is a slightly old Dynaudio C1 at around 1.5k USD there.
Dynaudio Confidence C1 Bookshelf Speaker; Black Piano Single
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tmraudio.com
They have a 30 day return for everything.
They also have a Rega Kyte speaker for sale.
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rwnano
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Dada... please Google "philharmonic BMR" speakers read reviews and all...that's the speaker to buy
square_wave
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Nice ! The chief designer is Dennis Murphy. He is legendary! Comes with a Raal Tweeter. I am sure that is a great speaker.
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