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Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K)

I am on a long search for speakers and just curious what people think is the best value both new or used in speakers ranging from around $5000 to $15000? I have a set of Paradigm S8's (V1) and love them but looking for another set for another set in a different listening area (25 x 20?, maybe larger).  I love the full sound of JBL's and looking for something in that range (it also helps that JBL's seem to hold their value better than most, which will be a consideration). The only drawback to JBL is footprint.  I prefer a smaller footprint which is why after reading I hope to listen to several B&W 800 series but open to suggestions across the board.  used Watt Puppies? Revels?  I am curious about peoples experience with McIntosh XR100's. 
gene3x
jburidan
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2psyop, it's whatever he peddles that is the best tru-fi one can get :)
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bo1972
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When you would understand how sound works and what it is. It will make you understand a lot better what the differences are between all different loudspeakers.

Now you choose loudspeakers based on trial and error. The question is: Are you aware that trail and error is a very limited way of choosing your loudspeakers?

Trail and error is always the same way in choosing. Creating audio by gambling. There is no foundation. Even many manufacturers and distributers all agreed with this.

Will you continue audio without a real foundation.......
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stereo5
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@bo1972...………………….

"Will you continue audio without a real foundation......."

Will you please go away and not bother us with your long winded dribble in 2019?
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bo1972
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@stereo5,

tell the people overhere how you choose your loudspeakers and what is your foundation.......
gene3x OP
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@bo1972  Seriously man?  I am new here so trying to be respectful but you are not adding any value and screwing up the purpose of this thread.  Moderators? ?

@ Thank you @cleeds 

@stereo5   It is definitely loud and I am surprised based on what you are telling me that I have not blown both speakers as well.  I am a little confused though, It was done as an experiment (although I do listen loud frequently) , Both my Mac setups don't seem to get as loud as I would imagine given the efficiency of the speakers and the projected watts being fed to them. My MC300 especially seems to top out at a point where I can still have a conversation. I did just purchase an SPL meter and my ears definitely come away from a session like that ringing but still don't seem to give me that concert like punch that I crave.  Maybe my ears are already damaged but my goal when listening at this volume is to get that punch in the chest from an SPL viewpoint. 

I am wondering if there is another limiting factor going on in my setup? Modwright Oppo 105 or old Sony transport into an NAD M51 DAC (or Mytek Brooklyn)  to a C48 to the 501's all fairly well regarded cables (Morrow etc.). 

It is a beautiful thing when I can listing to smooth jazz then transition to some Nickel Creek and other bluegrass, and then to chest punching rock all in the same session all with the same setup getting an emotional connection from all of them. 
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