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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. 
gene3x
russellrcncom
206 posts
 
A lot of interesting responses but one speaker that I would really like to hear would be the Volti Alura. 
bjesien
614 posts
 
I really enjoyed the Verity Parsifal Encore.  When they pop up for around $5k in good condition they usually sell in a day.  A pair was listed last night.  Gone this morning.
dep14
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So, assuming purchased new at or near MSRP.

Not saying "best" at those price points, but value?  Here is a short list I would look at depending on your priorities

Ohm Walsh 3000
Salk Song 3 Encore
Tekton Double Impact
Golden Ear Triton One Reference

Sub 3k

Spatial Audio M3S Turbo

I like JBL, but don't think they are a good value for the build.   That said, there are places you can get the M2's AND amplification for 10-11k NEW.  That is a tremendous value. you are just going to have to use the pro-amps (for the most part).  

But the build on the M2 is pretty basic.  The drivers however are tremendous.

The M2's are awesome.   





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cavscout19d
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I own a bunch of high end stuff all of which has been acquired used- All of it is in my office and runs constantly 7 days a week. My everyday set up is tidal to a oppo ha1 Dac to a moon 350p pre into a Bryson 14b and out to an aging pair of nautilus 802s. Pryor to the 8o2s I ran cdm9nts for about 2 years- the B&W stuff just seems to deliver for me- I have been thinking of getting some 8o2d2’s but honestly, my somewhat beat up N802s sound great. When I’m feeling mellow I switch gears to some sonus Cremona auditors and vac tubes but since I’m primarily rock, the b&w’s get the most air time
kosst_amojan
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@markalarsen 

You're very right. People don't think much about the thousands of man-hours that go into developing a product. That not cheap. It's more than just creating the product design. It's designing and producing the tooling and jigs and quality systems. When it's done right you can produce an excellent product at low unit cost, recoup the development cost, and make a tidy profit to develop new products and grow the company. 
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