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Help in upgrading monitors.

I'm upgrading from my JM Focal 906 monitors, and I'd appreciate any input from a-gonners. I love the Focal sound, and I'm currently considering Focal Micro Utopias, Revel Ultima Gem or Gem 2, Zingali Overture 2- Omniray, and I'd love to hear other strong speakers in the 3-6K range used.

I run a BAT integrated amp and listen to all kinds of music, but really zone in on acoustic jazz, folk, and chamber music.

Any help, input, questions are very much appreciated.

The Rustler
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goose
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I was a JM labs Mini Utopia owner for many years. I really liked these speakers. The only area I didn't like was the tendency for some harshness and sibilance on poorer recordings. I went to full size Avalon speakers which fixed my issues with the Mini's. That being said I listened to other monitors and really liked the sound of the Harbeth products. They were very musical and not analytical.
raks
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Goose makes a good point about the Focal’s, but if you can tame them down, they’re very rewarding. I went from Usher BE 718’s to Focal BE Micro Utopia’s. The Usher’s sound twice their size and are incredibly musical. The Focal’s are unforgiving with poor recordings. After upgrading my sub to a JL Audio f112 connected with a Synergistic Subwoofer cable, the Focal’s are singing sweet music. I mention the subwoofer cable becasue it made a big difference.
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rustler OP
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thanks all. Ended up changing completely and getting Martin Logan Spires!
sgtr
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hey, Rogers LS3 are so musical. Give them an audition if you can.
rleff
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Second Usblues's Merlin suggestion.
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