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Speakers with wide listening window

I am looking to upgrade my speakers (currently Paradigm Monitor 7 v3). My biggest complaint about the Paradigms is their thin optimal listening window. If I am out of a narrow corridor directly in front of them, or if I am listening more than 4 ft off the ground, the sound drastically depreciates. I realize that all of this is inherent to some degree in any 2-channel system, but I am generally active and moving around while listening to music (e.g. while cooking) so I'm really looking for a set of speakers that can fill a room (20x30x10) without needing to be too loud.

My budget is about 1500 (up to 2k, max) new or used. The rest of my (vinyl only) system is:

Clearaudio Virtuoso Cart
Marantz 15-TTs1
Onkyo A10 integrated amp

Thanks!
blnd2spll
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zmanastronomy
738 posts
 
Try towing your speakers so that they cross in front of you.
This works very well for the AV and HT listeners.
It allows the soundstage to image in a much wider spot so everyone on the couch can have a bit of imging.
It's free.
martykl
3,563 posts
 
One more vote for Omnis. I use Ohm. Decware, Mirage, and Duevel (Planet), all offer omnidirectional models in your price range. You can check the manufacturer's websites for details and Vann's (steep discounts) for Mirage pricing.

Marty
djanggo
24 posts
 
I had the Mirage M1 ages ago with Classe electronics and Meridian cdp. They were easy to live with, not fussy of placements, and as I recalled sounded wonderful from almost anywhere in the room.
zkzpb8
208 posts
 
OHMS...
blnd2spll OP
9 posts
 
Despite the limited reviews I can find, I'm looking at going with the Decware ERRs. I would consider the Ohms, but for the size of my room, I'd be in the $2k+ range (unless I manage to track down a pair used).
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