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New speakers, music mainly: Snell, Jamo, Boston Acoustics, Aperion?
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Sounds like you have a bit of a project there, lol.

I won't say that the speakers you list are bad speakers, but I don't think they are the best I have heard for your application or budget.

I suggest you consider the EPOS ELS-8, the PSB Image B5, or the Monitor Audio Bronze BX2. For the type of usage you describe, they will do the trick.

These are 3 excellent speakers, all costing about $450 per pair list; maybe you can find them for less.

I particularly recommend the PSB, but they are all excellent choices that will meet your need. PSB has speakers that are designed to expand the Image B5 into a multi-channel system at a later date if desired.

You can check the manufacturer's website or the Audio Advisor website for photos and specifications.

Audio Advisor is a company I do business with on occasion because they offer a 30-day free trial, with no strings. If you send a product back, you do pay the return shipping charge. For me, there is no substitute for a week or so of in-home listening to make my decision final, and no other company I am aware of makes it easier.

Doing a home trial has saved me from expensive mistakes several times.

As far as a receiver is concerned, I would personally say that I have never found Denon receivers to have a sound I am comfortable with; the sound of their amplifier circuitry is harsh to me. The only Denon component I ever bought that I still use is an AM/FM tuner.

I would recommend either Marantz or Cambridge. The Marantz SR6005 might be a great choice for you at $550, since it has lots of power and comes with the Audessy system built-in and 7.1 capability for future use. Surely an extra $100 is justfiable to get a unit that you won't feel a need to replace later on. Its list of features is so extensive that every possible future need seems to be provided for.

Venice! I envy you. I love the Hotel Do Pozzi there; an absolute gem with a pefect location.

Good luck!

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Hi Venessian!

I was viewing the forums as I occassionaly do and noticed that there hasn't been much discussion regarding your question besides commsysman's helpful comment.

Let me first tell you that I handle marketing and product development at Aperion Audio (full disclosure).

As you likely know, speaker choice is a very subjective undertaking. All of the speakers mentioned above could be great solutions for your size room and listening needs.  However, it would be best to hear for yourself.

It sounds like you've come across the reviews of our VGB, and you've probably seen the thorough test by Goodsound/Soundstage Net at the NRC in Canada.  So let me suggest that if you are in the states for a few weeks yet, you could try out the Aperion VGB at no risk.  If you contact our Home Theater Guru's, they can answer any questions you may have, no hard sell - just information.  If you decide to try a pair of the VGB there is no cost to you if you decide they're not a good fit - unfortunately we don't ship to Italy!

Best of luck in your search for sonic joy,

Ed de la Fuente

Aperion Audio

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First of all, thank you commsysman and Edfuent for the replies.

Edfuent, yes, if I am looking to go new I am still considering the VGB of those on my list.

commsysman, thanks for those suggestions. I agree with you, after doing more research and actually auditioning some speakers in stores, that I need to revise my list.

In fact, I listened to some PSB Image B6 the other day and liked them quite a bit. The same store also had some Tannoy Revolution DC6 (both speakers driven by a NAD 326BEE) which I liked a bit better but they are almost double the cost of the Image B6.

Those are both new, along with the Aperion VGB and perhaps the Ascend Sierra-1.

In terms of used, in addition to the Snell K5, I have 3 options, all about the same price:
Sonus Faber Concertino (original version)
ATC SCM 11
Sonus Faber Concerto

Any comments on any of these?

I know the Hotel Do Pozzi! I live quite nearby.

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listen to the Opera Linea Classica Prima which will best the Sonus Faber Concertino for less money.  You might get an in home audition.

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