Compact Floor-standing Speaker Recommendations under $4k


Hello All, 

I'm continuing to build up my first HiFi system and am in need of some advice for my next speakers.  My current system is as follows: 

  • Belles Aria Integrated Amp
  • ClearAudio Concept w/ Satisfy Carbon Tonearm
  • Nagaoka MP500 cartridge 
  • Graham Slee Reflex M phono stage
  • B&W 705 stand mount (the original series circa ~2004)

Generally, I'm very happy with my setup, however I do sometimes find it a bit bright   & fatiguing after longer listening sessions.  I believe the speakers may be the cause so I'm looking for recommendations based on my current system. 

I'd like to find a neutral speaker that's non-fatiguing and hopefully a bit more full range.  So I've been considering changing to floor-standing speakers to maybe get a bit more bass.  However, size and space are of concern so would like something reasonably compact.   I listen mainly to jazz, blues, folk and some classic rock.  Really love good vocals so would like a smooth midrange.  

My budget is $4k max (new or used is okay)

I'm early in my search but so far have been looking at Spendor A7's or Proac D20's. 

Unfortunately, where I live I don't have any nearby dealers or places to demo so will have to be purchased without an audition and hopefully have a good result. I know this isn't ideal, but it's unavoidable. 

Appreciate any recommendations...thanks! 

dsjs4

Pick out 10 or 12 pairs at $6K to $8K and wait for a sale. My current Audio Physic Sitara 25's were half price, my Yara 2's were 60% off. Never paid more than 60% of rrp.

Thanks everyone for your feedback! 

Definitely some brands/options I hadn't considered or was even previously aware.  The Salk & Ascend Acoustics seem interesting and similar offerings from engineering focused speaker design.  

Also with the Spendor A7's although they are now over $6k new just a couple years ago it seems they were closer to $5k new and I've seen some second hand in the $3-$4k range so thought it might be possible.  

Does anyone have experience with PMC floor-stands? Saw some good reviews in WhatHiFi and a few other sites, but then some terrible feedback in forums so not sure if those might have just been one off's?  
@henry53 I agree with you completely, I'd really like to avoid paying full MSRP as I think many great values can be had in the secondhand or even past floor models. 

I own a pair of Monitor Audio Gold 200 floor standers. I often listen for hours with no fatigue at all. They are a very neutral speaker and right in your price cap. I own the last version - assume the new version is very similar and maybe a slight improvement (upgraded tweeters). Full disclosure - I use a pair of subs but have been impressed when I cut them off and let the MA’s take over. Good luck.