As soon as the M-Blocks inventory is available, I will purchase 2 to drive stereo speakers. I have an Integra DTR-7.1 that will use as preamp.

I don't like brightness that's why I will replace the JBL's with one of the speakers below, but will audition them first with the M-Blocks:
* B&W 603 s3
* Paradigm Studio 60 v3
* Dynaudio Audience 72

Based on reviews, I am inclined for the Audience 72, but these are rated at 4-ohms. Are M-Blocks suitable for them?

Any speaker recommendations <$2,000pair?


Thanks!

The M200's would have no problem with a 4 ohm load, so I wouldn't see anything wrong with the combination of M200's and Audience 72. As for other suggestions, you've already got mine on the list (I have Paradigm Studio 60v2's).

For speakers, I'd look at Ascend Acoustics CM-340's(think I got the prefix correct). They are favorably compared to anything in the <$2000 range, and with matching bases are like $650/pair. I've got CBM-170's and prefer them to Paradigm Studio 20's at half the price....in fact, I REPLACED a pair of B&W 602's with them.

Internet direct, 30 day in home trial, excellent customer service, etc., etc.! They also do B-stock, though not advertised.

I've always been partial to Boston Acoustics. But as has been said many times before, you need to audition and hear with your own ears. Speakers are very subjective and what sounds good to me, may not be the same for you.

I have been using M200s to drive my Dynaudio 70 floor standing speakers for about a year or so. I have been extremely happy with them. There is plenty of clean quiet power. The sound is not colored or bright in any way. I consider them the best bargain that Outlaw has. I even accidently shorted the speaker out terminals while one was running. It shut down in protected mode. I switched it off and then on again and it worked perfectly. I highly recommend them. I own five.

if you went with b&w skip right by the 603's,
that "woofer" is passive, go to the 604's(2 active woofers),still under $2000

I was looking at speakers about 9 months ago. One of the models I testdrove at home was the Paradigm Studio 60 V3s. I also had a Def Tech Power Monitor and Onix Ref 1 running in my system. The speaker I ended up with was a Tyler Acoustics Taylo Ref Monitor. These speakers were in my opinion the hands down winners. They use top of the line components (Seas Excel MidBass and Scan-Speak Revelator Tweeters) and have truly beautiful finishes. I am now running these speakers for my LCR with M200s driving each of them. You can usually get them for about $1600. plus shipping. Ty Lashbrook is the gentleman's name that owns Tyler Acoustics, you couldn't buy from a nicer guy. The Ref Monitors and M200s are a combination you can't go wrong with. Before anyone ask, I have no afiliation with Tyler acoustics, I just love the product. Just my 2 cents! BTW, the website is www.Tyleracoustics.com .