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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
uncledemp OP
277 posts
 
Thanks for your help. Anyone have experience with Wilson Sofia? I read somewhere that particular model is not super picky about upstream components. 

They have been on my mind, but having to upgrade my amp is not something I'm interested in at this time.

gary
nutty
1,928 posts
 
+2 for Paradigm Signature.

norml4721
20 posts
 
I bought a pair of Sophia's about a year ago for 4700 on Agon and love (1's)
soix
2,133 posts
 
The first speaker that jumps to mind that ticks all your boxes, other than moving up the Usher line, would be Joseph Audio.  Used Profiles can be had under your low price, and used Perspectives would likely be a little over your top price.  The other two I'd mention are Silverline and Reference 3a, but I don't know how wide their sweet spots are so with that caveat...

Hope this helps and best of luck. 

uncledemp OP
277 posts
 
Norml4721,

Thanks for your feedback, I hope to hear the Sophia at some point. I've never heard a Wilson speaker.

Soix,

I haven't considered Joseph Audio, I'll read up. I own a pair of Jse Infinite Slope .5's - I think they share some DNA.

Also, I agree regarding Silverline. Minuets are in my bedroom system, and I like them a lot. 

Never heard any Reference 3a, but they seem like an option from what I've read.

Thank you both for taking the time to comment. I'm enjoying learning about my options. Meanwhile, I'm really happy with my current setup so it's exciting to consider things getting better. 

Regards-
gary
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