2240 Speaker selection

[PMS]

Hey guys, looking for advice on speakers to use with a 2240 receiver for listening to 70's to early 80's rock. Budget is a limiting factor at the moment due to the recent acquisition of the Marantz. I have $400 to spend, plus probable shipping. Not a lot of nice used vintage gear here in cowtown .
Thanks in advance ,
Gary

 

[_tk]

Strictly vintage or are you open to new speakers as well?

 

[PMS]

I would prefer vintage, but definitely open to other option.

 

[bryans12v]

I would be looking for imperial 7s or original large advents and still have enough for cap updates and a nice dinner.

If you're patient and keep your eyes open you may be able to nab a pair of HD770s in the price range.

 

[rickb119]

ADS, EPI, Polk (many like the model 7), some of the Norman Labs (I have the model 8), etc, etc, etc. It all depends on what your ears like.

Scan CL on a regular basis. Go to garage sales, thrift stores and estate sales (if you have the time). If you see speakers advertised somewhere, go listen to them.

I recently picked up a small pair of DCM's at a thrift store (cheap) that play very nice with the Normans. If something's cheap enough, you take a chance. Sometimes you get lucky.

I would not buy used speakers online unless I had listened to that make/model before and knew what it sounded like. I've bought new, online, (due to rave reviews) that I sent back because my ears didn't like them.

I looked at a small set of older Polk's today because I wanted the Peerless tweeters for another set of Polk's that I have. I listened to the tweeters, using a paper towel tube, and one of them was not working. Glad I checked them out before buying.

 

[_tk]

I know this has been discussed ad nauseam on the internet, but unless I run across a high-end vintage speaker or I just want vintage because it's vintage, I'd really rather run a new speaker.

A 2240 will push a modern bookshelf like an Elac B5/B6 or Wharfedale Diamond/Denton incredibly well. And those are around/under the $400 mark. The Wharfedale will give you that "vintage like" sound to a degree as well. The original Elac Debuts do a good job of that too.

 

[Harvestor]

I would prefer vintage, but definitely open to other option.

Chicago Craigslist for OHM C2 Speakers is my vote!
Offer $225 and only pay asking price ( IF THEY ARE PERFECT )... they're asking $350
And worth it IF PERFECT...
Here's mine
inside set

 

[PMS]

Thanks for all of the ideas, guys. I owned a pair of Realistic Mach One's for 20 years with a Technics SA-400, until my home was burglarized. I loved those speakers. Worked my 16 year old butt off to buy that setup in 1978. Looks like there are a lot of options to choose from. I appreciate all of the input.

 

[Harvestor]

Thanks for all of the ideas, guys. I owned a pair of Realistic Mach One's for 20 years with a Technics SA-400, until my home was burglarized. I loved those speakers. Worked my 16 year old butt off to buy that setup in 1978. Looks like there are a lot of options to choose from. I appreciate all of the input.

Sorry to hear that...

I purchased a pair of Mach ones in 1983 New from Radio Shack...still have them.
My brother purchased a new SA500 Technics and a Technics turntable with a pair of OHM model H in summer of 78...
I recently purchased a mint SA600 & SA800 and have recently found all the Ohm Speakers since April

 

[Steven Tate]

Dang! If Cowtown is Fort Worth, I just took a nice pair of Advent Heritage speakers to Goodwill. Always intended to have a garage sale after moving and downsizing last year. Couldn’t find the time and finally hauled everything to Goodwill last week. Keep an eye on CL and the thrifts.

 

[PMS]

Ft. Worth wishes it were cowtown. Lol. I'm in Amarillo. Not much here but a bunch of rednecks and meth heads.

 

[Harvestor]

Ft. Worth wishes it were cowtown. Lol. I'm in Amarillo. Not much here but a bunch of rednecks and meth heads.

What's up with meth?
I will NEVER Understand why Anyone would do drugs ...
People without constructive hobbies and no passion for anything good are Not people I can be anywhere near..... Stupid idiots!

 

[PMS]

I agree. My neighbor was murdered last April when he confronted a meth head breaking into his shed. He just retired a few days earlier at 56 from the DoD. Sad world we live in.

 

[Harvestor]

I agree. My neighbor was murdered last April when he confronted a meth head breaking into his shed. He just retired a few days earlier at 56 from the DoD. Sad world we live in.

Wow!
Dept of Defense....
I wish your friend was armed and ready to shoot!
I live in the sticks and many in my neck of the woods are armed 24/7.... Self defense is important at all times

 

[PMS]

Absolutely agree. I carry everywhere but work. It's not allowed(major hospital). It baffles me why he wasn't armed.

 

[Harvestor]

Absolutely agree. I carry everywhere but work. It's not allowed(major hospital). It baffles me why he wasn't armed.

Well I am sorry to hear about your loss of your friend......There's hope in Christ in my way of thinking, this is a scary world at times.

 

[Harvestor]

Keep researching your Speaker selection
I'm a fan of my Cerwin Vegas also..my other setup

 

[Harvestor]

But I believe you would Freakin Love a pair of OHM model C2's or H or I (eye)
Like mine

 

[PMS]

Thank you. I have always been a fan of Cerwin Vega. Was just looking at some Ohm L's on a fb group. Wil the 2240 run 4 ohm speakers? I've read conflicting information on this.

 

[PMS]

But I believe you would Freakin Love a pair of OHM model C2's or H or I (eye)
Like mine
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