Question Speakers suggestion for Marantz PM-8003

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Hey to all! I'm Davide and I'm writing from Italy.
As written in the title, I'm looking for a suggestion for a pair of speakers for my Marantz PM-8003. I'm more likely into floor standing speakers since I have space for them but, if it can be a better choice, no problem to go with a pair of bookshelf also.
My little Hi-Fi corner is around 5/6 m2 but it's, as I said, a corner of my living room (about 40 m2) so it's not a "closed space"; I'm looking to something neutral because I like to play different music genres, from rock to classical, I would love something with a little more bass.
In the net few days I'll go to some hi-fi shops near me but in the meanwhile I would love to know your opinion too.

Thanks to all!🍻
 
MuMuXt said:
Hey to all! I'm Davide and I'm writing from Italy.
As written in the title, I'm looking for a suggestion for a pair of speakers for my Marantz PM-8003. I'm more likely into floor standing speakers since I have space for them but, if it can be a better choice, no problem to go with a pair of bookshelf also.
My little Hi-Fi corner is around 5/6 m2 but it's, as I said, a corner of my living room (about 40 m2) so it's not a "closed space"; I'm looking to something neutral because I like to play different music genres, from rock to classical, I would love something with a little more bass.
In the net few days I'll go to some hi-fi shops near me but in the meanwhile I would love to know your opinion too.

Thanks to all!🍻
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If you want floor standing then get 3 way speakers. A good buy second hand is the B&W 683 series 2. Expect to pay around Euro 900. They are absolutely amazing and great value at this price point. Read the reviews, they are incredible speakers ! A decent alternative would be a second hand pair of Dali Suite 1.5 speakers. They are 2.5 way, much smaller floor standing speakers, and very good. Second hand around Euro 300 - but make sure they come with the spiked floor mounting rails.
 
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Jasonovich said:
If you're looking for meaty bass, Fyne Audio F501E are very good, priced around £900 in the UK, may cost you a little more in Italy.
Also consider Q Acoustics 5050, these probably have better balance and clarity.

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IMO they are both poor value for money compared to second hand B&W 683 Series 2. Thanks for the sponsored response. Being paid to offer poor advice should not be allowed.
 
Alex1969 said:
IMO they are both poor value for money compared to second hand B&W 683 Series 2. Thanks for the sponsored response. Being paid to offer poor advice should not be allowed.
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Hmmmmm, you really think that??
Ok, have a nice day!

Ps. Thank you for exposing my dastardly scheme....I got so rich from sponsorships that I got myself a brand new F40 Ferrari...brooom brooom....ha ha ha !

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Jasonovich said:
Hmmmmm, you really think that??
Ok, have a nice day!

Ps. Thank you for exposing my dastardly scheme....I got so rich from sponsorships that I got myself a brand new F40 Ferrari...brooom brooom....ha ha ha !

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Alex1969 said:
IMO they are both poor value for money compared to second hand B&W 683 Series 2. Thanks for the sponsored response. Being paid to offer poor advice should not be allowed.
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Alex1969 said:
IMO they are both poor value for money compared to second hand B&W 683 Series 2. Thanks for the sponsored response. Being paid to offer poor advice should not be allowed.
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Sponsored by whom? In my opinion the B&W's are subpar.
However, the OP needs to find speakers that go well in his room rather than attempting to pair them with an amplifier.....
EDIT: still awaiting my Ferrari....
 
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Al ears said:
Sponsored by whom? In my opinion the B&W's are subpar.
However, the OP needs to find speakers that go well in his room rather than attempting to pair them with an amplifier.....
EDIT: still awaiting my Ferrari....
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When you get the F40 you can give the OP a lift home with his speakers. Make sure you get the roof rack option
 
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Gray said:
What a strange comment 🤔
He's no more 'sponsored' than you are Alex 😉
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Funny how he tagged the sites 2 main speaker recommendations. IMO you would be a mug to buy either but that depends on where you are in your Hi-Fi journey. Much better can be got if you look. Just saying....
 
Alex1969 said:
Funny how he tagged the sites 2 main speaker recommendations. IMO you would be a mug to buy either but that depends on where you are in your Hi-Fi journey. Much better can be got if you look. Just saying....
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If you check out some other posts, you'll see Jasonovich regularly shares links from all sorts of different sites. He's a friendly & helpful chap.

Although now I wonder how many private jets he's bought after recommending different things to me...
 
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Alex1969 said:
Funny how he tagged the sites 2 main speaker recommendations. IMO you would be a mug to buy either but that depends on where you are in your Hi-Fi journey..... Much better can be got if you look.
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Jasonovich said:
Alex is quite new on the forum, it might have been his initial impression but that's OK
Both AI and I was racing our Ferraris on the circuit.
It was a laugh and we're good now, 😉
Thanks Gray.
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I ain't new to hifi or racing.
 
Revolutions said:
If you check out some other posts, you'll see Jasonovich regularly shares links from all sorts of different sites. He's a friendly & helpful chap.

Although now I wonder how many private jets he's bought after recommending different things to me...
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Don't start me off with the private jets, I still haven't paid the pilot, put all my money on Spurs winning today 😂
 
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So, I don't exactly understand if I have to wait outside my house someone who delivers me speakers with an F40 or if I need to come in UK to have a ride in it🤔🤔

Besides jokes I really appreciate all of your suggestions, I'm quite lucky since in my city (or around it) there are a some good hi-fi store and for sure I will go to them to have an idea; my only problem with physical stores is that often happened to me that they "push" you making a choice based majorly on their earnings, they suggest you based on which pair of speakers makes them earn more. I'm not saying everyone is like that, but here in Italy happens quiet often with all type stores and since it's quiet a new world for me I would like to have an idea to someone who doesn't have any interest in suggesting me any brand.

I will have a look for what you suggested.

Thanks!
 
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