Good value upgrade from PSB STRATUS GOLDS to ?

I used to have Stratus Golds. I thought they were not only beautiful,but sounded great. I now have Martin Logan Ascents. I have never heard more detail,the soundstage is enormous,and the imaging is incredible. I really really liked my Stratus Golds,but the Ascents are much better. I've seen them used on A-Gon for less than 3K a pair(4250.00 retail) Good luck-Martin Logan's aren't for everybody,but give them a try I think you'll be amazed.

I went from the Stratus Golds to the Legacy Focus 20/20s which retail for $6400. Perhaps a bit beyond your budget, but IMO worth the $5200 I paid new for them.

Alan, I will view this thread with interest and hope you get a lot of good suggestions. I will not forward one because I am not strictly familiar with your other equipment.

I understand your dilemna, though. I started with a pair of Goldi's and still have them in my separate HT system. You can look long and hard and not find better speakers at even twice the used price. If budget is really an issue, contact member "Trelja" and inquiry about upgrading the XO's and tweets in the Goldi's. Dramatic improvement and it takes them to yet another value-laden level.

I also went from the Goldi's to the Legacy Focus 20/20's which is a considerable upgrade over the Goldi's. Since the 20/20's I've moved onto Tyler - Linbrook Signature System and haven't looked back.