Binothebear Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Hi, I have acquired the following Marantz components and need to buy speakers (new or used) in the $1000-$2000 range for a medium sized room. We currently have a pair of RP-160M speakers hooked up to another system and was considering using these with the Marantz components but have heard such great reviews of the Hersey, Forte, and Cornwalls that I would love to try to find a pair of used ones. If I went with a new pair of Klipsch speakers what would you all suggest. Keep in mine of the $1000-$2000 budget and the specs on the old 8B amp Marantz 8B Amp. (https://stereonomono.blogspot.com/2010/12/marantz-8b-1962.html) Marantz 7 Preamp Marantz 10B Tuner + Need to buy a device to stream Apple Music, and my stored digital collection. Thanks 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 I like your stuff there.... I'm getting the vibe of a pair of Cornwalls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Keep in mind that in the world of Klipsch, it tends to simply get better, as you go bigger. So you may as well face the reality and go as large as you can afford up front. Down the road, you will likely want to go bigger anyway so it will be less of a jump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Chi-town Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Get a nice pair of forte II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeloManiac Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Simple answer... Choose from the Heritage line and... Rule 1: Go as big as your wallet can afford. Rule 2: If aesthetics is important to you, choose a heritage speaker set that is proportional to your room size. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 All good advice. Good luck to you..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 1 hour ago, MeloManiac said: Simple answer... Choose from the Heritage line and... Rule 1: Go as big as your wallet can afford. Rule 2: If aesthetics is important to you, choose a heritage speaker set that is proportional to your room size. the golden ratio in acoustics https://www.auralexchange.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Morbius Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Wow, that Marantz amp would do very well with Cornwalls. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vahorns Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 (edited) My advice - Cornwalls or bust ! Of course I am biased as I currently have 5 Cornwalls = circa 1982 - 1985.... Your Marantz equipment is primo - reward yourself with something equal to the task - if you must go to an alternate go LaScala or K-Horns. You only live once - and life is short ... Edited July 26, 2022 by Guest Vahorns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Nice Marantz stuff! Yes, Cornwall's but also will suggest CF3/4's - smaller footprint and IMO equal or better than CW's. (Haha; NOT a Forte fan.) All can be found used for about $800-1500. Good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 5 hours ago, Binothebear said: Hi, I have acquired the following Marantz components and need to buy speakers (new or used) in the $1000-$2000 range for a medium sized room. dont waste your money on used speakers klipsch has a helluva deal on the RP-8000F piano black ,I am not sure if there are any left , hurry up before they are all gone https://www.acousticsounddesign.com/5982-klipsch-rp-8000f-pb-piano-black-floorstanding-speaker-each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 OK; if you want SUPERIOR sound, get these from @Westcoastdrums ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, Emile said: SUPERIOR sound, get these Ah yes, the Ole go big or go home 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyrc Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 6 hours ago, Binothebear said: Marantz 8B Amp. (https://stereonomono.blogspot.com/2010/12/marantz-8b-1962.html) Marantz 7 Preamp Marantz 10B Tuner Those old Marantz components generally tied McIntosh for the audiophile rank of the best of the best. If you like it loud and clean, get high sensitivity speakers. In a room like ours (4,257 cu. ft.) the 8B's 35 watts per channel ought to get you about 110 dB (113 dB peaks) at a listening position of 13 feet with Klipschorns or Klipsch La Scala (La Scala's bass is attenuated just below 60 Hz, but responds down to about 45 Hz). The best of the best is reputed to be the new Klipsch Jubilee, but, from what you say, you would have to save up quite a while to get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P. Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Your budget isn't going to get you Heritage Series speakers, new. You almost certainly can get Heresies used at that price range, and most likely Forte's. If you already have a subwoofer, get Heresies. Most people on this forum will agree with me when I say Heresies are much better paired with a subwoofer. Of course, don't be scared away from trying them; you can always add a sub later. That's the budget entry. Next would be Forte's, which wouldn't need a sub for music and you'll all out crap your pants when you hear them! You'd be very lucky to find a pair of used Cornwalls in your price range. If you went with any of the new Klipsch speakers, obviously get the floorstanders. The only real difference between them is efficiency and low end extension, but they all play under 40Hz so that should please virtually any music lover. I would choose my floorstander based on how much they would aesthetically fit the room. For instance, in my room one speaker would have to be positioned in front of a window. Since I don't want to block my window glass, I would pick a speaker under 39" tall and for me that would be the 5000 Series. P.S. I fully agree with MeloManiac's advice above! Report back and tell us what you got, and how they sound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossfan Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 8 hours ago, John Chi-town said: Get a nice pair of forte II I’ll second that. Mine aren’t for sale. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschtastic Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 KLF 20s are awesome too. Best bang for the buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Why waste time... Eventually you will want KHget them now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Klipschtastic said: KLF 20s are awesome too. Best bang for the buck the KLF-3O is even better ..... and 2 pairs of KLF-30 is a dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 My klf30s freakin rock. 🙂 I like them better than my KH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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