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

@soix 

yes, thank you! Most of these I heard about. I included the ones on my original list that I heard in person, or dying to hear/read reviews.

Also look into whatever model of Fyne Audio meets your budget. Very clear mids and vocals as well as everything else.

 

The Spendor A7s are just about the most perfect compact floorstanders in existence. They are supremely balanced and all their “sins” are ones of omission. 

Go to the Dali website shown above and look at the Oberon 9 floorstanders and read the reviews.  The have twin 9" woofers, 7" midrange, and 1.25" soft dome textile tweeter.  Frequency is 35hz to 26khz but they can be heard well into the 20hz range. Then go to Crutchfield.com and you can get them for 2999.00 delivered plus tax with a 60 day money back guarantee.  Dali makes great speakers, they just aren't well known in this country.