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Still looking for speakers in the 10-20,000 range

I’ve heard Proacs, Personas 3 and 5, Ryans, Wilsons, Wilson Benesch, Monitor Audios, B and Ws and several others in the 10-$20,000 range.  My favorite so far is the KEF Reference 3.  I would consider the Reference 5 but, as I’ve posted before, there is no place to hear them within 400 miles. Still plan to hear the Focal 2 and 3. Unless I love the Focals, I'm inclined to either go with the KEF Reference 3 or wait a couple of months (or more) to check out the new Magico A3.  My room is 24x18.  I have Audio Research electronics and 20 plus year old Proac Response 3.5 speakers.  It’s been a long process and I’m not sure if I’ll be relieved or disappointed when it ends.  Hard to decide if the Magico’s are worth waiting for.  Thoughts?
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mdhoover
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I’m not current on the state of the art in loudspeakers in that price range, simply because I stopped looking years ago after finding something better than what I had been looking for. That said, JUST TODAY, I heard the (relatively) new Aerial 7T loudspeakers. I DON’T know how they would compare to any of your other fine candidates. I DO know that IF I were looking for new speakers these would be getting an audition in my house. They’re said to be 93 dB efficient and retail for ~10K.

Here’s what I said:

Aerial 7T loudspeakers
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bache
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If you close to NY, NJ   let me know, Bache Audio
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returntomusic
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Interesting that the Goldenear Reference gets no mention in the discussion.
Full Range Class A rating in Stereophile, above many of those being considered in this discussion.
Are the strong reviews from a couple of “elder statesmen of audio” -
Tony Cordesman and John Atkinson off the mark?

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returntomusic
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Whoops I have to read more carefully, Sorry-
The GE Reference has been mentioned, but not much discussion of its positives or negatives
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stereo5
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Well, in my system, the Triton Refs  are all positives.  Deep articulate and tuneful bass that goes all the way down.  You can rattle the fillings in your teeth if so inclined.  Mids and highs are very smooth and they image like mini-monitors.  With 93.5db efficiency, you can drive them with any decent amp.  I use a 150wpc McIntosh solid state amp for mine but I have heard them with 35 watt tube amps as well.  The speakers are very easy to listen to, no fatigue, and I know I honestly couldn't have gotten more speaker for the 8500.00 selling price.  It's a win, win situation.
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