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Looking for recommendations for a pair of full range speakers for ~8k or under

What would your recommendation be? These are some of the speakers I have tested and liked:

1. B&W 702–S2 (new) - incredible for only 5k and I love the bass output with 3 drivers but the vocals can be a little harsh on some recordings. Maybe a good warm amplifier can help with this? I am also interested in the 702 Signature version going for 6.5k but not sure how it differs.

2. B&W 804 d3 (used) - Maybe my favorite of everything I’ve heard so far, better that the 702 in almost every way and not as harsh but I miss the extra output from the 702’s 3 bass drivers. I’m just not sure if it’s worth an extra 2-3k plus being used. I love that it goes lower though. Was seeing it used for ~7k online

3. Sonus Faber Sonetto 8 (new) - good bass and musical but Lacks some of the definition of the B&W - 7k

4. Sonus Faber Olympica 2 (used) - I loved this, much better than the sonetto in every way goes lower but lacks some in the bass output vs the sonetto. Was offered a trade-in in my local store for 6.5k

5. Sonus Faber Olympica 3 (used) - I haven’t heard this but I imagine It would be a perfect match for me with the extra bass driver and I’m seeing some used for under 8k online. 

I feel like my comparisons weren’t too good with very different rooms in different stores and amps so I am wondering what you guys would recommend of these options or if you have other recommendations either used or new under 8k. I can’t go too crazy though since I can’t spend too much on an integrated amplifier (~2-4k). Any Focal or other brands I should listen too also? I will also be using them for 2 channel home theater as well as music. I will likely be getting an integrated amplifier that complements the speakers I choose. I listen to a wide variety of music types and my room is about 14 x 22 with high vaulted ceilings. I appreciate any advice since I am new to high end speakers coming from a not so great soundbar. 
km1181
hce1
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I think you identified in your opening post some excellent options. I’m especially fond of the SF Olympicas. I also recommend  the Maggie’s others already have called to your attention. One speaker I haven’t seen recommended, but think worthy of consideration are the Reference 3A Taksim. They don’t go as low as some of your other options, but they are extremely fast and musical. Given your initial prospects, you may find them an excellent choice.

http://www.reference3a.com/pdf/taksim-tas.pdf

Good luck!
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daros71
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X mofojo
No, my C60 have been revised by Dynaudio (yes i sent them back to Denmark, so bad they sounded to me), and they send them back to me almost identical. This means that at Dynaudio they think they sound correct. I own some 20 years old 300 Euro speakers which sound more exciting and more natural and airy and accurate as the C60. 
alcoholbob
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KEF Reference 1s dig very deep for a stand mount, generally easily down to 30hz in-room, and have very good imaging and soundstage seperation.
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