Budget floorstading with a good waf.... Help

No offense Bodotes, but comparing the Salk Pharos (high efficiency tower, TMW 3-way, 44" H x 17" W x 17" D tapered, near $9,000) to the SongTowers (narrow baffle, transmission line, MTM 2-way, 44.5" H x 8" W x 12" D, under $2000) is not a useful comparison by any stretch.

The Opera Seconds is, I believe, a discontinued model. It's basically a visual knock-off of the Sonus Faber Cremona and a nice sounding speaker - a pretty good value, too, at $2K/pair. The Venere is IMHO a more striking design, but that's just my taste and you and your bride might prefer this one:

http://www.upscaleaudio.com/Specials/Loudspeakers/

Be sure to click on the photo for a larger view and a better sense of the looks.

I thought Johnnyb53 was responding to the original poster Georgelfre???

06-12-14: Lou_setriodes
I thought Johnnyb53 was responding to the original poster Georgelfre???

You are correct; I was. It seems that Mr. Bodotes already has his solution and was sharing it.

And while we're on the subject, the OP now has 14 responses to this thread without responding.

Also take a look at Monitor Audio Sliver series, small compact speakers that don't dominate the room. Also great WAF, appeal.