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Hi There:i'm looking to upgrade my speakers(paradigm ref v 40's-2),will appreciate opinions on monitors that will offer better performance retaining a strong bottom end performance while bettering the paradigms in every other category,price range will be at $1,500 used,here is my system:
classe transport.
resolution audio chronos jitter attenuator which also splits the digital signal into two resaudio quantum dacs in balance mode(digital heaven).
simaudio moon I-5 integrated.
cables are mapleshade omega mikro dig.,and synergistic ic's
dh-labs q-10 biwire speaker cable,thanks in advance,AL
alfred
markxiii
109 posts
 
I would second the Talons as an option but only if you prefer somewhat rich and forgiving tonal balance albeit dynamic and fast. The Khites are great speakers but if coupled with overly warm electronics and cables the mids can get too thick.

Mark
lordgorian
133 posts
 
A pair of khites just came on. I would buy them without any hesitation. Worst case scenario if you dont like them you could always sell them again, for what you paid for them, but i assure you that they are head and shoulders above all of the other speakers mentioned. I would say that the PMC LB1s can compete and are a must buy at any price below 1200.00 but the talons are the real thing. I really hope you take this advice.
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outlier
381 posts
 
I had great results with my B&W Nautilus 805s. I upgraded to Audio Physic Virgo - the bass and soundstage is better, but on vocals, the 805s were better. Also, the Nautilus range keeps its value well and is super easy to sell if you want to upgrade later.
viggen
817 posts
 
Monitors.... I personal favorites are the Tannoy professional series. System 15 is quite good, and I think it's discontinued and replaced by System 1500 or something.
castlesteve
14 posts
 
You could try Silverline SR17s. I demoed these against the 805s and thought they were more accurate and imaged better. Meadowlark also makes a fine monitor thats worth considering.
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