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Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K)

I am on a long search for speakers and just curious what people think is the best value both new or used in speakers ranging from around $5000 to $15000? I have a set of Paradigm S8's (V1) and love them but looking for another set for another set in a different listening area (25 x 20?, maybe larger).  I love the full sound of JBL's and looking for something in that range (it also helps that JBL's seem to hold their value better than most, which will be a consideration). The only drawback to JBL is footprint.  I prefer a smaller footprint which is why after reading I hope to listen to several B&W 800 series but open to suggestions across the board.  used Watt Puppies? Revels?  I am curious about peoples experience with McIntosh XR100's. 
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david_ten
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@lancelock  That's fantastic. Nothing like immediate gratification and validation. You are lucky you are located close to CAF and LTA, etc.
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stevenswall
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I've listened to the Tekton Electra and Double Impact, the Focal Kanta, B&W 803 (Or D3. Their flagship,) Manger floorstanders, and some higher end Klipsch and Martin Logan speakers.

I like the Kanta best of these in this price range, and the B&W most of all.

I think that the Elac Adante and sub, or the upcoming Elac Argo Navis, or some higher end Paradigm or mid-range B&W speakers sound better than the rest of the above mentioned.(Excluding the Focal and B&W.)

Not too impressed with the bit of beaminess of the Tekton speakers. Could be the rooms, but others managed a phantom center where the Tekton DI and Electra did not.
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soundsrealaudio
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Tannoy prestige series sounds like a car stereo..........

Not exactly state of the art....
glupson
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lancelock,

Congratulations. It seems like the beginning of wonderful relationship.

You surely made those TAD speakers sound good through the Audiogon thread posts and now I regret that I missed them. Well, next time.

On the other hand, they must be competing for the title of the most expensive speaker per cubic inch. Nothing wrong with that, but they do look quite small on the pictures.

Congratulations again.
keithtexas
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Wilson Audio Watt/Puppy 6, 7, 8, or Sasha 2.
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