Thinking about getting some bookshelf/standmount speakers

Right now I`m using Revel F52`s along with 4 subs.

I`m looking to change things up just for fun.

My room is 18'x22' with a sloping ceiling that goes from 8' to 13' and I have acoustic panels for sound treatment in place.

I don`t want the 'head in a vice' sweet spot first and foremost.

I`ll be keeping the 4 subs so deep bass is not a requirement but a big open sound with great midrange is.

I like detail and pinpoint imaging too.

The bookshelf speakers have to be as good or better than the F52`s (sans bass response) across the board.

Looking forward to your suggestions !

scm03-03-2023 12:53am

headphonedreams Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 527 posts 03-04-2023 at 08:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Marten Parker Duo are fantastic. Not sure if you can find used for $5k, maybe for $6k. I personally use Canton Reference 9K and is very happy but they are a lot cheaper and not as good as the Marten's. Boenicke W5 are great. Fyne has some great stand mounts too.
musicaddict Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 370 posts 03-04-2023 at 08:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Plus another one for Joseph Audio used. The original Pulsars were superb speakers as were/are most all of what he designs. If you have the bottom end, you cannot go wrong with the Pulsars, newer or original. Good luck.
kastor77 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 13 posts 03-04-2023 at 09:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Another one for Marten Parker Duo. Exceptional IMHO.
boomerbillone Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 356 posts 03-07-2023 at 03:21am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hello SCM! The Golden Ear BRX are very good for the money. Much betteer than one might expect. I use them in a recording studio, Happy Listening.