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smaller speaker suggestions

As many of you know one of the keys to a happy marriage is having the ability to say "yes dear".
I've been "asked" to downsize the size of speakers from the current Spendor SP1/2's (24t x 12w x 12d) to ?
The room is 13 feet wide by 16 feet.
Amp: Musical Fidelity A308cr with a Audio Research LS15 pre.
Musical taste - very eclectic (no head banging/rap/opera)
Speaker attribute - along the lines of the Spendor which I feel is best described as "musical".
Limited to a spacing of no more than two feet off the wall.
Speakers will reside on the narrow wall.
Now I realize it will be my ears that are the deciding factor as to what is purchased however I'd like some suggestions from those out in cyberspace that have already gone through the trials and tribulations of choosing a smaller speaker.
3k a pair is the upper spending limit.
Thanks in advance for any and all insightful responses.
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sonofnorway
62 posts
 
Your existing speakers are 24x12x12 = 3,456 cubic inches

Magnepan 1.6QR speakers are 65x19x2 = 2,470 cubic inches

That's a 28% reduction in space! Not even counting your stands.

I know that doesn't help but I couldn't resist. My wife hates the look of my Magnepan 3.6's, but they're in the basement so she tolerates them. I've got Silverline SR12's on Sanus Ultimate Foundation stands upstairs in the living room (15' x 12') and she's never complained about them.
elsneb
126 posts
 
The Green Mountain Audio Callisto's are a excellant speaker for your room size. My room is approx. the same size and I have not found any speaker in this price range that can compete. I heard the Spendor line at the Rocky Mountain Audiofest and liked the Spendors until I heard the Callisto's. The Callisto's are a keeper and for your wife's appeal, you can pick out the wood that goes with her decor. GMA is a great company. They will have a new dealer list out soon on their website. Website and review below.
Good luck!

http://www.greenmountainaudio.com/

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/gma2/callisto.html
beavis
272 posts
 
I kind of fall in the same category as "Golden_ears," but I have a different take on your dilemma. Sure you can get a LS3/5A sized-
speaker which do have a small footprint. But you are going to have to buy a sturdy speaker stand for them. In other words, you will lose much of the advantage of a small footprint by buying a sturdy speaker stand with a near identical footprint to your Spendors.

If you like the speakers, there's a reason. It's not worth kicking yourself if the new speakers don't have same impact.
drrasta
224 posts
 
Look at the Opera lineup...they are made of real woods, have narrow baffles, look "cute."
krell_man
827 posts
 
I have the A308cr Amp with a Herron VTSP-1A/166 tube Pre-amp. I'm running B&W Silver Signature's, about $3,000.00 used.

The Reference 3A MM DiCapo i's are really nice too, brand new $2,750.00 in piano black (really sharp). Acoustic Planet (www.acoustic-planet.com) has their demo pair for sale. They're asking $2,150.00. Pat is the owner and Jim is his assistant.

Chuck
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