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Folded tweeters vs. dome?

Good day, I am searching for main speakers which will replace my Kef IQ5's.  I want them to be a step up in soundstage and transparency, but only have a $1200 budget (family man you understand).  I have a Klipsch 12" sub so the deepest bass is not an issue.  My question is, in the opinions of those posting here, which tweeters will serve my purpose best, folded or dome?  I see a lot of speakers in the price range I'm searching, both 2.5 and 3-way but have not been able to audition any as of yet.  I'm watching used sets of Golden Ear Triton 7's, Wharfedale PI-40's, Quad Classic 23L among others.  My listening is a mixture of music and theater, most genre's.  I have a Marantz AV7005 pre/pro, a Rotel RKB 650 bi-amping the mains and (Kef) center, with a Rotel-RMB 1565 driving the surrounds (B&W and Klipsch). Thanks in advance for your input, so many questions, so little space.
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mzkmxcv
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By folded tweeter do you mean AMT and Ribbon?

When done right, a ribbon tweeter is easily better, RAAL’s lineup is arguably the best tweeters on the market.

AMT is slightly different, and is what companies like GoldenEar and Emotiva use in their speakers.

If in the US, the Emotiva T2’s are $1000 and I am not aware of any similarly priced towers which are better.  
  
If you can up the budget to $1350-$1500, the Philharmonic BMR is a 3-way bookshelf speaker that uses a ribbon tweeter. Or, you could always go KEF R300, another 3-way bookshelf.
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wisciman99 OP
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Thank you the insight and added knowledge.  I do mean the AMT as in the GoldenEar.  I would prefer a floor stander as opposed to a bookshelf, but the sound rules.  I am a Kef fan, and have considered extending my Kef inventory, so,,,,,, perhaps.
erik_squires
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I love AMT's and have never heard a GE speaker worth paying money for. 

I strongly suggest you stay away from this type of buying based on technology. Stick to the results in finished products. 

Now, if you feel like making your own, then there's lots to talk about specific drivers and kits. :) 

What is your budget? Are the Monitor Audio Platinum's too much? 


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erik_squires
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Guess my point is this: For any type of driver technology  (Neodynium, Paper, Beryllium, AMT, dome, etc.) there are a wide range of quality and options. Buying a speaker because it has a dome Be tweeter, for instance, is not the way to go. 
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