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Speaker Suggestions

Interested in your opinion regarding used speakers in 5-6k range. (Or less)

Current setup:

Anthem Inegrated 225
Musical Fidelity CDP
Technics SL1200
Usher CP 6311

Room is 15'x18' open behind listening seats. Ushers are 5' from 15' wall.

Wants:

Low freq in the 30's

Reasonably wide sweet spot, so two people can enjoy at the same time.

Lively top end, dynamic (not warm)

Does not require expensive cabling to sound their best.

Used, bang for buck.

Good sound for most music types.

WAF is not an issue.

Nothing old enough to require service on crossovers/drivers.

Prefer well known brand to facilitate reselling when the time comes.

Do not need a sub to add low end, not opposed to subs for a little reinforcement...

I'm not a tinkerer, so I shy away from complicated setups like active crossovers, etc. I've owned Vandersteen 2ce sig, Sonus Faber Grand Piano, Ohm Walsh 2, and various vintage speakers. I am mostly satisfied with the Ushers. Curious what increasing my investment will get me.

I value soundstage, definition, and clarity, and lean toward this over warmth. 

My plan is to research some options and audition my final choices. I'm not close to any dealers, so I want to narrow down the field before I travel, etc.

Thanks in advance-
uncledemp
randy-11
1,913 posts
 
Maggie 3.7i can be had for $4k used and the room seems like a great fit for them - they are an ultimate bang for the buck and quite addictive

one careful listener I respect loves his Personas

or bigger, better Vandies
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jayctoy
1,962 posts
 
Uncle Demp read the Double Impact thread, this are very good speakers per user, I do have the monitors they are good..,when I read the thread, I forgot the resale value, although they will still hold their value for local pick up.., 
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gdnrbob
2,421 posts
 
A Vandy fanboy has to recommend the:
Vandy Quatro's- They are a definite upgrade to the 2 sigs, and have the integrated sub that can be adjusted for the room. If you like the Vandy sound, you will love these.
But if you want to look elsewhere, I can endorse the Maggie's, though I would pair them with good subs like the Vandersteen 2w(q)s for the ultimate experience.
As Jayctoy mentioned, Tekton has gotten good reviews.
I also own Zu's, which use a full range driver, and can recommend them, as well. 
There are lots of manufacturers out there. Unfortunately, you aren't near dealers, so trialing speakers from Tekton and Zu might make sense for you. In fact, I think Magnepan has a trial offer, too.
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uncledemp OP
277 posts
 
Thank you all for your feedback. I'll research your suggestions and go from there. 

Best

gary
kosst_amojan
2,095 posts
 
I'll second the Paradigm and Maggie suggestions, but waver on the Focal and Wilson. Those are speakers where the quality of every component before them will be more noticable. I think they might have more of the sonic characteristics sought after though. 
At the $5-6k range you're talking new Focal 948's. Don't buy them. Get the 936's. They'd be more appropriate for your space. That, or used 1028Be's. 
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