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AudiogoN: Speakers: For Sale
My mentor, who does a whole lot of post, is all Genelec with the Genelec subs. I have attended a few sessions at his studio and these speakers are amazing. They are the earlier 1031s. (which is what the Mackies are based on) I have a pair of 1030s which I use for remote location work. It is all a matter of what sounds true to you and you can use to make judgment calls on for mixing.
Our main speakers are the ALON IVs which can be picked up used for about the price you are quoting and have some money left over for the power amp (Bryston suggested). Here are some user reviews of them.
Acarian Systems Alon IV Reviews
Best of luck in your search.
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-TOM-
Thomas W. Bethel
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Acoustik Musik, Ltd.
Room with a View Productions
Oberlin, OH 44074
www.acoustikmusik.com
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