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Best speakers in 2k-3k price point

Looking for speakers in this price range that would match up with Rogue Audio 99 preamp and 120 monoblocks. I like all kinds of music. I tend to shy away from certain metal dome tweets. I don't like a soundstage that is in your face. I like the music to sound good at low levels to moderately high. Monitors or fullrange would be considered. I use a Sony SCD-777es for my source. Thanks to all of you for your help. Ginny.
radiomanjh
steelhead
288 posts
 
Audition Martin Logan
kthomas
911 posts
 
The current Listener magazine has a comparison review of 6 speakers around $3K retail - some interesting insights. Not reviewed in that article but one that I would suggest is the Dynaudio Contour 1.8 Mk II. -Kirk
jeffloistarca
1,004 posts
 
Electrostatics or ribbons, pick your poison
grandpad
151 posts
 
Try to audition the Spendor SP1/2s. Accurate but but very natural sounding. Non-fatiguing and great with all types of music, particulary vocals, although perhaps not a head-bangers favorite. Hold their dynamics at low listening levels. High quality cabinetry. I've used them with the Rogue monos and it's a great match.
garfish
1,840 posts
 
I can highly recommend the Vandersteen 3As-- laidback, forgiving, non-fatiguing, yet still with good detail and dynamics-- and they sound good at low volume levels. In fact low level listening was one of the aspects I most liked about the 3As. I used 3As/3Asigs for 3+ years. Good Luck. Craig
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