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Best speakers 2,500 can buy.

I am currently looking at Totem Hawks, Gallo ref3,and merlin TSM speakers. I have narrowed it to these three. But I cannot decide from here. I have an average room at 14x24, and I listen to music 75% versus video 25%. I am looking for a very detailed hi resolution type speaker. I want it to be very musical also. I have climbed up the ladder from polks to B&Ws, but want my next purchase to last a long while. Need opinions.
dritchey
holzhauer
201 posts
 
Shahinian Obelisks- used. Also second the Vienna Acoustics- sorry neither on your short list.
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jond
5,794 posts
 
If you are will to buy used you could get my speakers, not my actual speakers as I'm not letting them go, but a nice pair of JMlabs Micro-Utopias with stands is in your price range. These are the best small speakers I've ever had in my home.
aball
2,016 posts
 
The Hawks were killed by my JM Lab 926s in my system. The Hawks are very overrated unless you only listen to acoustic and jazz music. Your criteria doesn't apply to Hawks buy fits 926/936s perfectly.
delancey
47 posts
 
Zu Druid
rlwainwright
1,904 posts
 
The Gallos are the best speakers I've ever heard for anywhere near their price. And, their small footprint is an added bonus...

One thing, though, it would behoove you to audition the speakers in your listening environment - then you'll know for sure what will work best.

Good luck!

-RW-
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