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Need to Downsize: Small Speaker Recommendation

Hi all,

I've had the Thiel 6's for many years and love them but moving to a much smaller space and they are just too big Have them paired with the Sonic Frontier 3 monoblocks and a Conrad Johsnson tube pre-amp. I've traded up in the Thiel line over 30 years so really love their sound (could do with a bit more bottom end but love the sound overall so i have stuck with them). So, looking for recommendations for small (even bookshelf) speakers. I realize i may have to get rid of the amps as well but for now want to start by identifying a pair of speakers i can live with.

Thanks in advance for any and all recommendations.
dkonstruction
krell_man
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The Dynaudio C1 might be a good speaker for you.

You didn't give your budget or your new room size.
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akg_ca
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what is your speaker budget? Prefer new, used, or don't care?

approx. room size in your new digs?

cables remain the same also? if so, please identify.
dkonstruction OP
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Thanks for the initial responses. Like Richard Dreyfuss says to the car dealer in Tin Men when asked how much he wants to spend, my answer is $1.00.

Seriously though, i would be willing to spend up to $5,000 or $6,000 if i had to but would prefer if i can get away with something in the $3,000 range. I am fine with buying used speakers (my Thiel 6's were used) and actually prefer it in many ways as i get a lot more bang for my buck buying from people with far more money than i have and who need the next new toy every couple of years.

Two recommendations i've already received (though haven't heard either yet) are the Totem Fire's and the Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor's.

I have a pair of Cardas cables (don't remember which ones) and would like to keep if possible but if i need to change those too i will (if not immediately than will plan for it).
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