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Suggestions on a Musical, Full Range Speaker

I currently have a Clayton M300 SS amps, with Cary SLP-05 & 306 CD player and looking for high end full range speakers that are musical and not fatiguing. Room size is 13 x 21 with 8 ft ceiling consisting of hardwood floor over basement and standard drywall walls. Room has large rug, furniture, wall treatments, and two large openings to other large rooms. Speakers potentially located 10 ft apart and 1 feet from wall. Interested in creating a demo list of potential contenders in the $5-12k range new/used that would be considered class A for the category.
cvman
chadnliz
3,736 posts
 
Musical, non fatiguing sounds like a Vandersteen potential customer, the Quarto standard or wood model would likely fit the bill plus they offer powered bass so amps you own would have an easy load and they have 11 band bass EQ to tame any room problems for best possible performance. The only issue that you will find with most any speaker is your 1foot from wall placement that will almost always be somewhat of a compromise but having ability to tume the bass would help.
islandmandan
848 posts
 
I am using Dynaudiio Contour 5.4's in my large (16x30) room, with great results. Listening is always a good experience. I have found, however, they sound their best when located 6' from back wall, and 5' from side walls in an equilateral triangle to listening position. (Measurements approximate). A great new speaker from Dynanaudio is the Sapphire, at the upper end of your price limit, but they are really special, and only a thousand will be made. If I could afford them, I would surely order a pair.

Best of luck, and enjoy,
Dan
yoby
290 posts
 
I highley recommend the Montana EPS 2 speakers. They play all types of music very well with an efficientcy rating of 92 db.
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