Quote Originally Posted by Charbear
Hi all! New to this website. It appears to be an awesome exchange of information. I have an older stereo system which I really like and do not want to change (old Adcom 200W Amp and Tuner/Preamp combo unit). My old Accoustic Research AR48BX speakers are finally tired. I've replaced the woofers once and now need to replace them again. Midrange cones have also deteriorated. I can't see replacing all of these in 15 year old speakers.

Mainly listen to blues/jazz and 70's - 90's rock (grew up on "hair" bands and never grew out of it )

I'd greatly appreciate recommendations on $400 - $800 per pair speakers. Since the Adcom equipemnt is old (~20 years), there is no "surround sound", subwoofer output, etc. so I guess typical home theater systems are out as well as integrated or stand alone sub woofer systems, right?

Thanks, in advance, for any advice/recommendations.

I suggest taking a good look at the PSB Stratus series,especially the Minis. Add a good sub to the mix and you'll have a killer system. If you can swing a little more in the budget, try the next ones up in the stratus series, the Silveris and you maybe able to forgo the sub.

Please remember to take your music alng to the audio stores and use the music your most familair with when autditioning speakers. If you have a SPL meter available, bring that with you too because its human nature to always want to choose the speaker that plays louder . By brining your own music and an SPL meter , you eliminate a few variables and level the playing field a little .