My first speakers I "borrowed" from my dad when I left for college. Big Wharfdale 3 ways with 12" woofers and a soft dome tweeter. Solid wood cabinetry and heavier than a floor safe. Powered them with a Marantz 2230.

Two years later I bought my first pair with my own money. Mission 780A Argonauts (dual 8" woofers, soft dome semi-horn loaded tweeter) driven by a B&K ST140/PS Audio 4.6 amp/pre combo that sounded so smooooth! Still have the Missions in my bedroom but now being driven by the good ol' Marantz 2230. No bad for a 30+ year old receiver!