Thanks for all the input. Stereo5, while I get your advice, I’m inclined to wait. The speakers are several months old and aren’t going to depreciate much more than they have already over the months to come. I’m listening to them every day.
As I’ve said, I’m not ready to give up and there are good reasons to go slowly and be sure. That includes time to try different electronics. Not at all sure what I would like better and I hate the thought of going through the auditioning process again (the Monitor Audio P300ii was a close contender previously). TRknomo, sounds like we’ve had similar experiences. I spent lots time listening to the Reference 3s at dealers and bought the 5s as a result because they are very similar except the 5s have two additional bass speakers . No dealer anywhere near me stocked the 5s so the first time I heard them was the day they were delivered. What do you dislike about the 3 and do you have any idea what you’ll get to replace them?
As I’ve said, I’m not ready to give up and there are good reasons to go slowly and be sure. That includes time to try different electronics. Not at all sure what I would like better and I hate the thought of going through the auditioning process again (the Monitor Audio P300ii was a close contender previously). TRknomo, sounds like we’ve had similar experiences. I spent lots time listening to the Reference 3s at dealers and bought the 5s as a result because they are very similar except the 5s have two additional bass speakers . No dealer anywhere near me stocked the 5s so the first time I heard them was the day they were delivered. What do you dislike about the 3 and do you have any idea what you’ll get to replace them?