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Standmount speakers 4k-8k

On the lookout for standmount/bookshelf in the 4k-8k range. I've now got Monitor Audio GX-50 which are great for the price but I'm looking higher now. 
So far I've heard Aerial 5t, Totem Element Fire and Kef Reference one. The Kef's offer a huge sound, but are, hard to describe it, a bit grainy in tone. The Totem are sweeter, but a little dead sounding. The 5t were really quite good--fast, clear, lively. None of them had noticeably better bass than what I'm using now! so I'm still in the hunt. 
Very interested to know if anyone has heard the new Monitor Platinum II line, particularly the 100s, which are what I'm interested in. 
I'll be listening to some Focals soon, and Dynaudio. 
Any other tips? I need to get something fairly small, and very conventional looking (that's why not listening to BW D3). 

Thanks folks. 
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soundsrealaudio
756 posts
 
Bcgator is right about the Wilson Benesch. The newer model, the Vector retails for $8500. Carbon fiber cabinets with stand. 
More details here:

http://wilson-benesch.com/products/vertex-stand-mounted-loudspeaker.html



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bradf
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You may want to seek here on AG, owners of the same amplification you have and ask what monitors / speakers they have paired with said electronics and what led them to there  selection / purchase.
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rsgottlieb OP
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Great and helpful comments. Thanks to all. 
I'd just add that in my limited audiophile experience I've bought two sets of speakers for 2 different rooms. Both of the sets I bought (BW CM9 and Monitor Audio GX-50) I liked much more than the 1/2 dozen or so competitors I listened to.
So for me it's certainly not about 'best' but about what I like, and to my surprise, given how expensive this stuff is, I have very strong preferences, which is why I doubt I'd ever buy any speakers, at least, without hearing them first. 
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mapman
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Gershman stand mount monitors were one of my favorite new finds this year at Captal Audiofest.  Maybe worth a look.

Tekton is very popular in these parts due their affordable cost and friendly load that might lend themselves uniquely to some amps.
soix
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Not sure if you have a Joseph Audio dealer near you, but the Pulsars would certainly be worth an audition.  Best of luck in your search. 

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