Dear All

Quite a few years back my father changed his hi-fi/tv kit to all B&O,
he gave me his CD and AMP, I think he only used headphones then, hence
no speakers came my way!

The Amp is an Audiolab 8000A, the CD an Arcam Alpha 7, I think of
mid/late 90s vintage, from memory I recall this was pretty good kit
that I could not afford as a student!

I've always had separates, only of average quality though. I've just
moved and decided my old Mission 760's should be replaced by something
sounding better, looking better in my contemporary flat and more suited
to the amp.

My living room has wooden floors and measures 6 x 3.5m

Now, I've no idea where to start, and what to start listening to. I've
done Googling and Quads 11L's get mentioned a few times in relation to
the Amp.

In terms of music I listen to lots of guitar based stuff, radiohead,
massive attack, muse, placebo etc.......

I know I need to listen before I buy, but some basic pointers in
relation to my amp/room size/music would be great........booksheld on
stands vs floorstanders

My 760's always sounded a bit flat with the amp, lacking bass, although
I have read that the amp is 'neutral'?

Any advice on speaker cable too would be good.

Budget wise, I can live with £200-300 I guess, stands included, or
they could follow at xmas.

Regards

David