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Monitors that compete with quality floorstanders??

Like to know if there is a monitor, (even a larger monitor than bookshelf) that can compete with high quality floor standers across the board. I realize that bass response will always be problematic, for example, one 6 inch woofer in a monitor versus two or three 5 inch woofers in a floor stander which will produce better bass, and upper midrange

I could spend $2500-$2700 for such a monitor and stands used or new. I am not particularly interested in using a subwoofer. Smoothness, wide soundstaging, precise imaging and overall musicality are very important characteristics of such a "monitor" Thanks
sunnyjim
czarivey
5,946 posts
 
Totem Mani-II has all you need.
soix
9,583 posts
 
Check out "the clue" from Sjofn. At your price point you could get two new stacked pairs and still have money left over for stands. I heard these at a NY audio show and couldn't believe the quality bass this configuration was pumping out, and they sounded great across the rest of the sonic spectrum as well. I think there's a review in Positive Feedback that captures the essence of these speakers fairly well. All I can say is I left that room shaking my head in disbelief. Best of luck.
schubert
7,386 posts
 
Totem Model 1 Signature will do all that as well.

If you don't mind spending less money, so will a Rega RS 1 .
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yogiboy
5,701 posts
 
Harbeth P3ESR should fit the bill!
jmbatkh
103 posts
 
Selah Audio Tempestas are close to that $ used, although hard to find.
If you can deal with the power and cabling requirements, the Event Opal studio monitors are pretty amazing, too.
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