In that price range I'd be patient and search out a pair of used Sound Dynamics 300TI ($350-425) on audiogon and save some money to pour into an amp down the road (a modded Jolida 801 tubed amp paired nicely for me and offered great bang for the buck). They handle just about all music well (e.g., female vocals are a true pleasure and the sound isn't the least bit fatiguing, but the bass, though more than adequate in a medium sized room, isn't huge). Put them on a pair of decent stands and and they'd be perfect for an apartment. I've never personally heard anything that comes close for $1000 or less (a lot of folks agree).
In general, I'd agree with the other posters that you can get a lot more for your money by buying used. I've bought lots of stuff from Audiogon and, as long as you use common sense, you're safe. You don't get a free return policy, but you can always just resell (although you're risking $40 or so on shipping with speakers, but you won't be wanting to send the 300TI's back). http://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter/143/hp_workshop_pt2_page3.html -- demian ------------------------------------------------------------------------ demian's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1973 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19832 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
