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Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K)

I am on a long search for speakers and just curious what people think is the best value both new or used in speakers ranging from around $5000 to $15000? I have a set of Paradigm S8's (V1) and love them but looking for another set for another set in a different listening area (25 x 20?, maybe larger).  I love the full sound of JBL's and looking for something in that range (it also helps that JBL's seem to hold their value better than most, which will be a consideration). The only drawback to JBL is footprint.  I prefer a smaller footprint which is why after reading I hope to listen to several B&W 800 series but open to suggestions across the board.  used Watt Puppies? Revels?  I am curious about peoples experience with McIntosh XR100's. 
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I've listened to the Tekton Electra and Double Impact, the Focal Kanta, B&W 803 (Or D3. Their flagship,) Manger floorstanders, and some higher end Klipsch and Martin Logan speakers.

I like the Kanta best of these in this price range, and the B&W most of all.

I think that the Elac Adante and sub, or the upcoming Elac Argo Navis, or some higher end Paradigm or mid-range B&W speakers sound better than the rest of the above mentioned.(Excluding the Focal and B&W.)

Not too impressed with the bit of beaminess of the Tekton speakers. Could be the rooms, but others managed a phantom center where the Tekton DI and Electra did not.
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