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rockin bookshelf size speaker-flightable

price range = $500 to $1500
will be powered by an Onkyo RZ
i am looking for a bookshelf or stand mountable sized speaker that brings the rock. i listen to alot of stoner, doom and grungy rock as well as classic.rawk.. not much else besides EDM. i have to fly these in checked luggage.

any idears from the Audio Classifieds?
i see Harbeth P3 ESR that is about the right price..
yes, flightable you read that right

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helomech
766 posts
 
https://store.acousticsounds.com/d/90360/Epos-Epos_Elan_15_2-Way_Loudspeakers_Pair-Speakers

Get these. They have a midrange comparable to Harbeth but far more dynamic. Excellent for rock and EDM.
mofojo
517 posts
 
Didn’t notice before you were powering these with a reciever. Dynaudios like a high current amp. Not sure the Onkyo would do justice to them. I would look for something more efficient if you are planning on keeping the Onkyo. 
Paradigm signature S2 can rock pretty good if you can find a used pair. Totally different flavor though. 
stevecham
3,298 posts
 
 A couple of years ago, for a bedroom system, I picked up a pair of Wharfedale Denton 80th anniversary speakers. From your request I think they would fit the bill well. Also they are very easy to drive. I use a (preowned) NAD C326 BEE integrated and they sing.
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tomic601
2,164 posts
 
ADS made just such a setup !!!!!
canibefrank OP
104 posts
 
@stevecham 
curious about these Wharfes
would these be an upgrade over JBL LSR 305s?
the 305 is fine 
tends to get a bit shouty when played loud
bass quality is not so good
timbre, depth and texture are more than you could ask for $300 dollars a pairs monitors
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