stereo speakers for 1k

[cshaw 0]

where to start. my friend told me he has 1k to spend on a pair of speakers for his house. so i started looking here for ideas. http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/forum/i...?showtopic=8762

mainly listening to music and movies in stereo. he looking for speakers that dont really need a sub. although he might consider his rl-i 10. last speakers he had where pioneer HMP-100s. which where a little bright but he liked them overall.

anyone have any recommendations? or how about whats your favorite setup under that price?

[ABXX49 20]

Is he looking for a floor standing speaker or a monitor style?

[cshaw 0]

floor standing. but 1k is for speakers, matrials, reciever and the whole shabangabang. reciever would depend on speakers and power required and if he wants a sub or not. but a plate amp will do. sub stage would be a different build i think anyway. not even sure what the room is like, he is in iraq.

[seanbw 1]

i really like the monitor audio silver reference line. i got my dad a pair of rs-6 towers that he loves, i personally use the rs1 bookshelf speakers as surrounds and have used them as fronts in smaller rooms. rs-8's should fill a decent sized living room.

http://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/306monitor/

[topgun 262]

I'd be really tempted to build a BIB setup using the Fostex FE168E Sigma series driver, shouldn't need a sub with those either.

[subwoofery 0]

Would look into either KEF iQ7, Focal Chorus 726V or AV123 X-Static