JMcMasterJ

I think I'm going to go for the X-Statik's and possibly a sub. I was able to get some great help from their forum.

Thanks for the welcomes and recommendations . There is a reason I posted this on here. I didn't want to have to sift through some of the crap responses I would get from "the other place." I was wondering where a lot of these people disappeared to... I honestly have no idea where to start with speakers. I bought the Aura Note because it's a SEXY high quality all-in-one cdp/usb dac/amp for $2000. And it has a REMOTE! Imagine that. I really like the VR-1s (haven't heard much else) in my less-than-ideal cramped dorm space. But when I move out next month and into a much bigger room, I want some big speakers that I can rock out on! At least, that's my plan. Headphones were a lot easier to try out using the buy/ sell method. And I really don't want to get into that with speakers. I just want a pair that will make me happy for a long time . I don't know of anywhere around here that I can audition speakers. What is a good price range for speakers? I have no idea what I SHOULD spend. Hopefully not too much... I also want a $$$ turntable. Jon, those X-Statik's look very nice. I posted a question about them on the av123 forum, but didn't get much of a response. Anyway, any help is useful. I know a lot about headphones, but very little about speakers. I look into those Quads also... Thanks!

That was me I'm really surprised to hear that this pair was or is faulty. I really enjoyed them when I had them. I sold them because I came across a deal that was too good to pass up (my Aura Note). Here's a pic:

Hello, I'm thinking about getting a new pair of speakers. I'm currently using a pair of Von Schweiker VR-1 monitors, but I'm moving into a larger space soon and am interested in getting some full size speakers.I'm currently using an April Music Aura Note, which is an excellent source and amp, but is just 50wpc. The room I'll be using them in is 15 x 14. I'd like to spend around $1000 or less, but that may be flexible. I don't have much experience with speakers as I've been a headphone guy in college. Any recommendations? Thanks