Speaker Recommendations for Marantz 1060

Just purchased a Marantz 1060 integrated amp. Looking for recommendation for a pair of speakers. This is a bedroom unit. Looking for something from the same era (71-76) that would be suitable for the small space (12x15').

 

That looks like a nice amp. Would Realistic Minimus 7 or Optimus Pro X44AV be too low-end? I use a pair of the latter to good effect in a nearfield-like space. There was a discussion (c. 2012) of '70s speakers right in this forum: Best speakers of the 70's?

 

My system for most of the 70's was a Marantz 1090 with a pair of Large Advent speakers. Would be a great match for your 1060 if you don't need to use a small speaker.

 

I loved my Marantz 1040 with a pair of Marantz Imperial 6’s.

Don’t get the 7’s- they were not nearly as good.

 

The Smaller Advents are a better size for this situation. How do you feel about those?

 

Also, some reviews suggest the Dynaco A-25 here.

 

Why this please?

Doesn’t matter.

Any of 30 W max. 8 Ohms. That you like.

 

Klipsch Heresy or Heresy II. Dynaco A-25. AR6, AR4. Efficient and easy to drive as you only have 30 watts/channel output.

 

I've got some Heresy Is with my main system - hooked up to a 2265b. Love them/it. Shooting for something smaller for the bedroom. Here are the leading contenders so far:

Acoustic Research AR-4xa (The "a" seems best reviewed but harder to find)
Dynaco A-25
Smaller Advent
KLH 17
Marantz Imperial 6
AR6

I'm in no rush right now. Just gathering perspective and date. As for why "period specific" just a silly notion that they'd pair well and look good.

 

Not necessarily so silly, though there is no synergy just because it's all designed in the same era. Much newer speakers can be much more accurate overall, but will have a different sound. Speakers that old, main problems are rotting foam surrounds, cones that have sagged due to gravity, capacitors in the crossover may not be working well.

Honestly I'm feeling some Celestion 100s would be a lot more modern, not huge, very neutral,* and and go well with that Marantz. Otherwise I incline towards the AR or Advent, but really I would say assuming used prices not insane, buy and try and if you don't like sell.

*(the pair I bought which my dad has now included measurements flat within like a decibel over most of the frequency range, and sounded like it)

 

JBL L19 & 19a
Smaller Advent
Dynaco A25

 

I used Polk Series 5 monitors from the 80's with my 1060 for many years. I gave my original 1060 to my oldest son and he uses it with Polk Series 4.5 or 5 junior...can't remember which but very similar to regular 5's. I see 5's all the time for $50 to $150.


I use a Marantz 2230, which is very similar to a 1060, with Klipsch KG4's.

 

Smaller Advent is 4 ohm. And less efficient than the Large Advent is (which is 8 ohms). KLH 17 is on the list I'd recommend. Marantz Imperial 6 is a good match./

 

Based on size, era, cost, and availability, these seem like the best options:

Acoustic Research AR-4x
Dynaco A-25
KLH 17

 

I have a pair of 70's Pioneer HPM-40's that sound pretty good with everything.

 

I grew up with that exact amp and Smaller Advents and thought they sounded great.