jhrird,
Are you familiar with Daedalus Audio? There are currently three pairs (I think) of used Daedalus speakers for sale on Audio Circle. I believe two pairs are Ulysses and one pair is Argos. They're all full range floor standers. [I own a pair of Daedalus Apollos that are above your budget. Prior to hearing (and falling for) the Apollos, I very nearly bought jriggy's Argos speakers.]
http://www.daedalusaudio.com/products.htmlOne of the pairs of Ulysses is being sold by Gregfisk on behalf of a recently deceased AC member's wife. He's asking a
very reasonable $6995.
Here are the specs for the Ulysses:
High Frequency (X 2) 1" Eton Dome tweeters oriented as point source
Mid-range (X 2) 5" custom modified Fostex full range loudspeaker
Low Frequency (X 2) 8" Daedalus Audio Dynamic Loudspeaker
Frequency Response 28 to 24kHZSensitivity 97.5 db 1w/1mContinuous Power Rating
350 watts (peak power 600 watts +)
recommended power 5- 300 watts
Impedance 6 ohms (virtually flat / mates with amps 4-16ohms)
Tweeter Switch 0db / +0.5db / - 0.5db
Enclosure Type Tuned Port Aperiodic Vent (Rear)
Enclosure Material Solid Hardwood with Dovetail Joints 1 1/4" thick Baltic Birch & Solid Walnut baffle & back, bracing material - eastern white maple
Cabinet Finish Hand-rubbed Oil Varnish Finish
Cardas Binding Posts Poprietary hand braided internal wiring
Dimensions (H"xW"xD") 49" x 11" x 16"
Weight Approx. 108 lbs. each
Warrranty 5 years
The Argos are smaller speakers but still play down to 28Hz.
Argos specs:
High Frequency (X 2) 1" Eton Dome tweeters offset angled
Mid-range (X 1) 5" custom modified Fostex full range loudspeaker
Low Frequency (X 2) 8" Daedalus Audio Dynamic Loudspeaker
Frequency Response 28 to 24kHZ
Sensitivity 97.5 db 1w/1m
Continuous Power Rating
350 watts (peak power 600 watts +)
recommended power 5- 300 watts
Impedance 6 ohms (virtually flat / mates with amps 4-16ohms)
Tweeter Switch 0db / +0.5db / - 0.5db
Enclosure Type Tuned Port Aperiodic Vent (Rear)
Enclosure Material Solid Hardwood with Dovetail Joints
1 1/4" thick Baltic Birch & Solid Walnut baffle & back
bracing material - eastern white maple
Cabinet Finish Hand-rubbed Oil Varnish Finish
Cardas Binding Posts Poprietary hand braided internal wiring
Dimensions (H"xW"xD") 46.5" x 11" x 16"
Weight Approx. 101 lbs. each
Warrranty 5 years
Michael