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Need help choosing a monitor

So many choices! I am looking for a good monitor for a small room for between 2 and 3k. The JMlab Electra 906 goes for 2k. In the middle of the range is the Reference 3A DeCapos or the Audio Physic Spark which is not even a monitor. A the top of the range is the new Talon Khites. The speakers would match with a Plinius 8100 or Moon I5 integrated and Bel Canto DAC1. I would appreciate any thoughts you can give me on any or all of the speakers. Thanks
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marakanetz
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The JM 906 alternatives are certainly Totem Tabu or Totem Mani whichever is affordable. Great monitors for a buck. Tabu-s are certainly better performers than 906 imo.
patmatt
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You can't go wrong with the Talon Khite. Another excellent monitor is the B&W Nautilus 805. Either pair should make you happy, but expect a long break-in period with both.

Good luck!
74impala
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Get a pair of used Proac Tablette 50 Signatures (if you can find them)
tinynottwoec5c
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In your price range take a listen to ACI's Jaguars. I haven't heard them myself, but I do own a pair of their Sapphire III LE which were a significant improvement over my Sonus Concertos. I have recently compared them in a friend's setup to a pair of B&W 805s, and the consensus was that it was fairly close, but the winner was the Sapphire III LE. This is what they do for $1200, I can imagine how good the Jaguars are. I'm saving my pennies.
ehider
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