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Hunt for new floor standers

Having sold my speakers, I’m in the hunt for a new pair of floor standers. I’m stepping up my game from the PSB Silver i’s that I had for years. I’d be interested in hearing from fellow Audiogoners about their suggestions for 2 channel, audio only towers. I’d like good bass response and prefer not to invest in a sub. Having said that, high end clarity is a must as well. Currently I’m using a tubed Rogue Super Magnum 99 preamp and a SS Belles 150A Hot Rod amp. In short time I may opt out of the Belles amp but for now it’s stays. I’ve auditioned the KEF R700 and the Sonus Faber Chameleons and liked them both but I’m not sure how either would play with my rig. My budget allows for mid $2K max and I’m OK with used equipment that’s been well taken care of. Insightful input is appreciated.
axspike
schubert
7,386 posts
 
The Quad S-5 is one the best speakers  I have ever heard ,2700$ MSRP and better than any I've heard in 5-7 K range .
No faults .
axspike OP
34 posts
 
Thanks schubert. I've yet to hear any of the past or present Quad lineup and doubt I'll be able to in my area. But I'll do some searching.
4425
861 posts
 
i highly recommend buying used. i can suggest the following . also don’t diss a subwoofer. i very much like b&w smallish subs. i think that you can purchase the following used in your price range.

magnepan 1.7i  if you have enough juice but that’s usually overstated
revel F206 the overall quality for the money is mind bending  great buys used
b&w 700s2 series  fairly high tech with new drivers that have really improved them. harder to find used.
fwiw
4425
861 posts
 
just looked and i think the b&w 704s2 floorstander would make you very happy. list is 3k new so w a 15% or so discount you’d be in budget. 
jl35
3,977 posts
 
Salk SongTowers, sold factory direct, new at your price...
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