Speaker Recommendation: 20K range


I’m looking for new speakers in the <20K range. 

I am not looking for used, unless it’s a demo model straight from an AD.

I am hoping to find a line that clearly beats speakers in the ~10K range like Magico A3, Revel 228BE, Legacy Focus SE etc.

I will be pairing the speakers with a Lumin D2 streamer, Mcintosh C2600 pre and MC452 amp. Changing those components is not going to happen anytime soon and so system synergy with those pieces is important. 

I also would like the speakers to be rated at 500W given the amp I will be using and the fact that the listening space is quite large. 

While I mostly listen to jazz, rock, pop, classical and vocals, I am really looking for speakers that sound amazing with any genre. I also need them to sound great at moderate levels of volume. 

I currently have Focal Kanta No 2s, and while they are quite nice, I want something much better in all respects. 

I am not really up to speed on all the audiophile terms that describe the various traits of sound – I just want my jaw to drop when listening to the speakers with any genre at all volume levels, if that’s possible :) 

I am close to NYC and would like to narrow down the list to ~5 candidates before I start auditioning.

Hopefully you guys can help me compile a list!

Thanks in advance for your time and suggestions.

chandybe
soix,

Yep, still have the Carvers in the man cave. I'm looking for a smaller speaker for the living room that sounds good and has the WAF.

ozzy
@zephyr24069 something special from Legacy Audio. You peaked my interest :). Care to share?.
IMO, Speaker must be connected direct /without crossovers, that changes and press the sound/ to the output of amplifier. Better use good 8 inch fullrange with sensitivity more 92-94 dB for 50-14000 Hz. And You can add for bass 10-12 inch speaker for 30-50 Hz, connected cross 2000 uF  for deviding both speakers. For 20000 Hz You can add 2-3 inch tweeter. You can use 2 boxes per channel with good vision This combination will cost You no more 2K $ and will sound much better more expensive towers. I have the same and Im very happy.