Need Suggestions for speakers up to $15K new/used


I am a relative newb when it comes to this high-end world of audio. I purchased most of my equipment last year and then got involved in a home renovation project that zapped much of my funds ($500K...ouch). The renovation is concluding and I should have about $15K to throw at speakers to complete my system.

Here is what I have purchased so far:
*Contstellation Audio Inspiration Amp/Preamp
*PS Audio Direct Stream DAC with board
*PS Audio Power Station
*Oppo 105D
*Parasound JC3+ phono preamp
*Pro-ject Xpression Turntable with unknown cartridge
*Blinn Super Wide Audio Rack

I was all set to buy Raidho D1.1 last years and then had to cancel the order at the last minute due to the funding requirements of our renovation :/. I attended RMAF in 2014 and heard the Raidho’s and couldn’t get their sound out of my head. It was the best system I heard at the show. They were using Constellation electronics so hence the reason I bought the same brand. I didn’t have the funds to buy the expensive Constellation stuff but I was hoping for a similar sound. I also chose the JC3+ because I read that John Curl designed the preamp. He also designs for Constellation. Expectation is some trickle down in the technology and sound. Who knows but so far so good.

My room is 14’ x 22’ with 6’8" ceilings (crappy, i know). The room is in the basement and is all new drywall with new carpet over hardwoods. I like to listen to all kinds of great music including jazz, classical, industrial, pop to country.

So that leaves me with my dilemma, what speakers to buy? I plan to attend RMAF in October to listen to other speakers but would like a list of suggestions based on my requirements/restrictions. RMAF is overwhelming with all the choices and I don’t have time to listen to everything.

The brands I have heard that I have enjoyed include:
*Raidho
*Wilson Audio
*Nola
*There are others but these come to mind first.

Please let me know your recommendations on new or used speakers within my budget.


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Raidho ribbon loudspeakers are great and quite musical but only from the C4.1 Series and D5 are superb!  I have auditioned both of them over the years at Munich Hifi Show as well as many other ultra expensive loudspeakers and finally found a brand of loudspeakers that delivers unbelievable musical performance that US and European manufacturers are usually charges 3-4X the price.  It is Aurum Cantus Genesis top of the line model ($25K New) which also an OEM ribbon drivers for other famous company such as Nola Loudspeakers, Von Schweikert, Evolution Acoustics, Verity Audio, Burmester Audio, Aerial Acoustics, Lawrence Audio etc...I have purchased a pair of AC Genesis after audition them and they are easily on par with the $220K Raidho D5 or even a tad better!!!

http://www.aurumcantus.com/aurumcantu-loudspeaker/loudspeaker_GENESIS.html

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Since subs may not be an option, check out Devore Fidelity. Fantastic speaker, clean sound through and through, well sourced components. 
The silverbacks if you can find a pair frequency response - 21hz -40khz or The gibbon X frequency response - 23hz- 40khz.

I have also heard of Bache Audio. Very impressive, clean sounding.
The 002AB frequency response - 22hz - 40khz

Both within your Budget
I'll bet your glad you asked this question. Only 40 or so recommendations to consider. Let us know what you end up with after attending RMAF.
As someone that seriously got in to audio 3 1/2 years ago, I'd like to offer a perspective that I've found invaluable.  I made quite a few mistakes in my early purchases, especially in speakers, and I have to strongly urge that you either seek out a local shop that will allow you to seriously audition any speakers you're considering or consider internet based speaker companies with generous return policies.  HiFi sound is so subjective that you simply cannot rely on reviews or suggestions from others other than to narrow or expand the models you're considering.

Additionally, don't rely on a relatively brief listening session in an environment that doesn't match where you'll be setting them up, or where the rest of the equipment doesn't match what you'll be playing through them.

As an example, my own decision on my current speakers came after I had settled a couple years ago on B&W 804 Diamond speakers and was contemplating an upgrade to the B&W 803 D3 speakers when they came out last year.  I went to my local dealer that I'd been working with, and listened to them through the same equipment I had at home for about an hour.  My dealer also recommended that I listen to the Wilson Audio Sabrina and I gave them a quick listen as well.  I'd heard Wilson speakers at shows before, and had frankly never been overly impressed with them.

I wasn't ready to make a decision that day, and started thinking about the speakers and doing some independent research.  When I had the funds to make the purchase, I decided I really needed to give the Sabrina a fairer shake, so I arranged for another audition compared to the 803D3.  I brought along a couple of my audio friends, and we spent about three hours with several records I'd brought along (my serious listening is all vinyl), and hooked up to the exact same turntable, cartridge, preamp (with on-board phono preamp) and amplifier.  I was surprised that after 3 hours, I'd come to the conclusion that I overwhelmingly preferred the Sabrina for jazz and classical, and very slightly preferred the 803D3 for rock.

Final step was an in-home audition of the Sabrina.  My room, my exact equipment and my listening habits.  The dealer brought them to me, set them up and left them for a long weekend.  I had to pay about $200 for delivery and pickup, but for $16,000 speakers I considered it money well spent.