Hi! I'm just starting out my hi fi journey and would love some advice from some experienced audio nerds. :)
Here is a little background. I have a surround sound system, Mission M71i mains, smaller missions in the back, mission sub, powered by a Yamaha RX-V440 receiver. I have no problems with it for movies but I want a dedicated 2 ch. system in a separate room strictly for music.
I just bought a Vintage 1970s Sony ES integrated amp last night from a dude that restores them. Now I need a pair of speakers. Currently I'm using a pair of Pioneer CS-G7000 towers with cracked foam on the woofers. My problem is I'm not sure if I should go used or new with the speakers. The guy I bought the amp from has a pair of CELESTION-DITTON-DL6 for $150 CND. and a pair of INFINITY-6-KAPPA-REFERENCE-SERIES with stands for $650 CND. I could also get a pair of Paradigm Titans with stands for around that. Not really sure if the speakers he has are any good? or if buying used speakers is a good idea.
I know you are going to ask what kind of sound I'm going after... I'm not quite sure but I can tell you I tried a pair of Magnepan 12QRs because Magnepan get amazing reviews from audiophiles but I found them to be too laid back and lacking bass. I loved the sound staging and the clarity up top but I'd like a more full sound that is crisp down low and life like all around.
Thanks in advance!
Hi! I'm just starting out my hi fi journey and would love some advice from some experienced audio nerds. :)
Here is a little background. I have a surround sound system, Mission M71i mains, smaller missions in the back, mission sub, powered by a Yamaha RX-V440 receiver. I have no problems with it for movies but I want a dedicated 2 ch. system in a separate room strictly for music.
I just bought a Vintage 1970s Sony ES integrated amp last night from a dude that restores them. Now I need a pair of speakers. Currently I'm using a pair of Pioneer CS-G7000 towers with cracked foam on the woofers. My problem is I'm not sure if I should go used or new with the speakers. The guy I bought the amp from has a pair of CELESTION-DITTON-DL6 for $150 CND. and a pair of INFINITY-6-KAPPA-REFERENCE-SERIES with stands for $650 CND. I could also get a pair of Paradigm Titans with stands for around that. Not really sure if the speakers he has are any good? or if buying used speakers is a good idea.
I know you are going to ask what kind of sound I'm going after... I'm not quite sure but I can tell you I tried a pair of Magnepan 12QRs because Magnepan get amazing reviews from audiophiles but I found them to be too laid back and lacking bass. I loved the sound staging and the clarity up top but I'd like a more full sound that is crisp down low and life like all around.
Thanks in advance!