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Looking for suggestions on best small footprint speaker under $4K

Greetings
i’m a long time 2 channel system guy that rekindled his  interest in music and Is looking to upgrade speakers.    I just currently upgraded from a small  tube amp to a 150 W Krell amp and have really enjoyed the improved response from my  7 year old KEF LS50’s.     My favorite Brands of speakers over the years have been Maggie’s and B&W.   I have also downsized  homes and size of speaker is an issue.     Looking for the best sounding speaker for jazz and lite rock.    Attractive cabinets are important to me so I don’t like the looks of golden ear speakers..   25 years ago I loved Vandersteen speakers but they were just not attractive.

As I begin my search what would yoou suggest.   I have started looking at Monitor Audio and Salk but have not heard any.  My budget is $4K.

i appreciate your feedback.


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robelvick
619 posts
 
Take a look at Spendor.  Lots of models, new/old with small footprint.  I've owned the A5R, A6R, and S6e.  

All wonderful!
jpsreno
77 posts
 
Modified VanL quartettes   from VanL Speakerworks in Chicago area 

Fit your price range and size considerations perfectly and the sound will be just what you want.   I have had many speakers includding Maggie's, quads and martin Logans  the modified VanL's with ribbon tweeters are great
luxmancl38
580 posts
 
I own Aerial 5T’s and they are a terrific speaker. I’m running them w/a Bryston 2.5 SST2 and a Luxman CL38U SE Tube preamp. For a Floor stander I'd look at the Spendor A-6 or a a bit over your budget the Spendor A-7.
redmosessc
14 posts
 
I heard the new Totem Tribe towers, the smallest ones sound terrific, really fast and punchy! They are around $5kish, i have not seen any on the used market or i would have purchased them, haha. They get pretty deep and bassy for the size, they are super compact.
jreale
8 posts
 
A sleeper in your general price category (4K+ w/stands) is the PMC twenty5 22.  It’s a stand mount that is refined with substantial (well controlled) bass.  However, with few US dealers, it’s hard to audition.  I took leap of faith and am glad I did.
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