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The best value for money that I have come across for $1000 or less is unmistakeably Wharfedale Diamond 9.6.Good deep bass (28Hz) revealing and smooth treble and beautiful mids.
Dave in Dallas says, "Ask your readers to recommend a product within a specified price range they would buy today and why they would consider that product."<P>So, here goes: What speaker would you recommend to someone for up to $1000/pair—and not a penny more?
My favorite monitor speakers are the TBI Majestic Diamond II. They have great sound, fast dynamics, plus it has the Embedded Transmission Line (ETL™) technology. Many speakers look good, on paper and in an anechoic chamber, but fall short in the real world of listening. These measure very flat, within their frequency range, in-room at the listening position. Do try this at home! They make the price limit by five bucks.
Go to Best Buy and get a pair of Insignia bookshelf speakers,$88.98. In Plano, I paid $95.70, including tax. Large room? Get a subwoofer. They sound very good after a bit of break-in time. PS: Go early in the morning, before they power up the home theater demos. ;)
Used B-G Radia 420s. Sure, for $4000 more you can do somewhat better, but to my taste and knowledge, these are the best value in audio today. If value is important to you, never look at the cool stuff. These are the real deal; agile, superlative upper and midrange, room-filling sound, but with superb definition and sound-stage.