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Help me choose: Sonus, ATC, PSB...

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I have the chance to buy some used speakers, all in exc condition (not from the same store though).

Primary use is music, 2.0 for now, probably add a sub later. No HT, etc.

These are all about the same price, ~600. Not listed in order of preference.

1) Sonus Faber Concertino (original version; w/stands + cables)

2) Sonus Faber Concerto

3) ATC SCM 11

4) Snell K5 (with stands; these are actually cheaper, ~375)

I have not heard the ATC or Snell, but the ATC especially get exc. reviews. I have heard Sonus Faber Concerto or Concertino (I can't remember) some years ago, and they sounded great. Real audiophile owner.

New options which I have heard are PSB Image B6, ~ 600 and Tannoy Revolution DC6 (which I slightly preferred but I think too m uch at ~1000.

New options I have not heard but get great reviews are Aperion VGB and Ascend Sierra-1.

I'm more interested in the used speakers as the 2 Sonus and the ATC retail new for significantly more than any of the others, and cost less than any of the new ones.

Any recommendations from this list?

Thanks.
 
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I have owned Snell Type J's for 27 years, refoamed once still sound tremendous and Snell K.5 Mk2's. Snell speakers are IMO warm sounding and incredible values if you can find them. I am not a speaker expert by any means, just buy what sounds good to me and keep. I would recommend Snells anytime but they fit my taste. I hope this helps.
 
I owned the Sonus Faber Concertos. They are a weird combination of warm mids and shrill highs. I sold them as soon as I could. I have never heard Snell speakers or ATC. ATC has quite a reputation. I have always wanted to hear them. They are highly regarded in the pro recording world. That alone speaks volumes.
 
I am a Snell fan because I like to listen to music not speakers. They may be considered boring because they don't have hot highs and boomy bass. PSB could be a contender but you just gotta listen for yourself. Snell is guaranteed quality though and will not make you bilious.
 
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