Help choosing cheap (and probably temporary) used speakers

Originally Posted by the8thst

I am trying to sell my ML Sequels because I cannot make them sound good in my room. One of the speakers is tucked tightly into a corner, and that kills the Logans.
My speakers are on consignment at a Hifi Shop, so I am left without music in my basement.

I would like to spend as little as possible on a passable pair of floor standing speakers that I may very well resell in a few months after I have the money from the Logan sale to buy something nice.

The speakers will be used for 100% music with a modified Carver C-1 and Soundcraftsmen MA5002a amplifier.

I have it narrowed down to these options from Craigslist, but I don't know much about vintage speakers.

What are you thoughts on each of these:
B&W DM220i - $175
Infinity Reference Six - $200
Infinity 7.1 Kappa II - $350
Wharfedale Modus One.6 - $400

From my research I am leaning towards the Infinity Reference 6 as being the best deal of the bunch, but the Wharfedale sure are the prettiest.

Originally Posted by the8thst

I should have clarified more. Sorry.

I am looking for floorstanding speakers because the room is fairly large (it also houses my 8' pool table).
I am really looking for a very "solid" "full" sound with good bass presence and "chimey tubey smooth highs".

My ultimate setup would be something along the lines of B&W 802s with McIntosh Electronics.

My thought is to stay in the Minneapolis Craigslist market because my budget is so low for the time being.

Originally Posted by the8thst

I should have clarified more. Sorry.

I am looking for floorstanding speakers because the room is fairly large (it also houses my 8' pool table).

Originally Posted by the8thst

B&W DM220i - $175
Infinity Reference Six - $200
Infinity 7.1 Kappa II - $350
Wharfedale Modus One.6 - $400

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Originally Posted by the8thst

I am trying to sell my ML Sequels because I cannot make them sound good in my room. One of the speakers is tucked tightly into a corner, and that kills the Logans.
My speakers are on consignment at a Hifi Shop, so I am left without music in my basement.

I would like to spend as little as possible on a passable pair of floor standing speakers that I may very well resell in a few months after I have the money from the Logan sale to buy something nice.

The speakers will be used for 100% music with a modified Carver C-1 and Soundcraftsmen MA5002a amplifier.

I have it narrowed down to these options from Craigslist, but I don't know much about vintage speakers.

What are you thoughts on each of these:
B&W DM220i - $175
Infinity Reference Six - $200
Infinity 7.1 Kappa II - $350
Wharfedale Modus One.6 - $400

From my research I am leaning towards the Infinity Reference 6 as being the best deal of the bunch, but the Wharfedale sure are the prettiest.

Originally Posted by commsysman

I am selling one of my homes and have two systems to liquidate.

My A/V system has a pair of KEF iQ9 speakers which are excellent-sounding. I paid $1400 for them about 4 years ago, and they are just like new. They got excellent reviews at the time, which I am sure you can look up online. They might be what you need for a reasonably priced permanent upgrade to your system.

I will sell them for $550 plus shipping, if that will help you out.

The 2006 Stereophile review has detailed specs and pictures, etc.

Originally Posted by the8thst

Do they sound like a $200 pair of speakers? I haven't heard them, but newegg marked them down to $129 a pair and is out of stock.

The good news is I might have a big bump in my speaker budget. I think I found a buyer for a Lexicon RT-20 that has been collecting dust in my basement for a few years, so that will really give me a lot more options.