Upgrade to my system - Speakers maybe


I have been a long time reader, first time I am posting.  This will be my first upgrade in a while..  Other than Roon it has been like 6 or 7 years since I bought anything other than a Sonos for a bedroom.  

My current system is:

Rega P3-24 w/ Elys2
Rega Brio R
Marantz NA7004 Network Player
Revel Performa3 M106s with Revel stands
Sunfire HRS 8 Subwoofer
Streaming from a Mac via Roon
 
Room is 13' x 20' with 8' ceilings.  

Not sure if I should get book shelf speakers or bigger speakers.  They need to take up same amount of space.  Speakers now are like 3' from the back wall.  Size needs to be about the same.  I will be too close to the speakers if they are out any further.  

I listen to everything except hip-hop and country.  This is audio only.  I have a separate home theater. 

My budget is $6-7K. Maybe more if I can sell the Revels.  I can go higher if something wows me but I don't want to.  I did listen to one speaker, the Revel 126BEs.  Seemed like the obvious choice.  Way too metallic sounding.  I hated them.   



sunujing
Maybe something from the Totem line? In the past I’ve owned a pair of Dreamcatchers. These are small bookshelves,so not what you’re looking for,but they have smallish floorstanders that receive high marks online.  
It sounds like your room is pretty well setup.  3' from the back wall is ideal for a lot of speakers.  I would look at a few products:

Raidho - the X-1 and XT-1 are brilliant speakers.  They fit neatly in your budget and are brilliant sounding speakers. The soundstage is addictive and the Raidho tweeter delivers amazing detail.   A subwoofer is necessary but will work with your HRS.  The sound is neutral to a hair warm in my experience and might not work with your Rega integrated.  I would look at a more neutral/forward integrated with them.  Musical Fidelity would be a good option.    

Verdant Audio Nightshade 1 - This is a touch above your budget but would work well with your rega integrated.  I would take your Revel's on trade.  They are very easy to drive and are my soundstage kings.  The special thing about this speaker is that the cabinet is fiberglass with a nomex core.  The cabinet is more effective at damping than MDF and the result is more detail and a bigger soundstage.  

Scansonic has a few smallish standmounts that are interesting.  MB3.5B is an interesting speakers but with side firing woofers.  Might be a challenge in your room as it is relatively narrow.  The MB5B would be an excellent option.  Scansonic is Raidho's entry level line. The tweeter is similar to Raidho's but is not exactly the same but you can tell it has Raidho DNA.  Amazing soundstage and much better bass response.  Again, probably would need another integrated amp.  

Other options.  Might be worth looking at the Spendor D7s.  You will need a different amp to drive them but they are wonderful sounding speakers.  Small stature and super refined 

Check out the Focal Kanta and Sopras.  The stand mounts will fit in your budget and the small no 2 floorstanders could be had used.  They have a beryllium tweeter but and although a hair forward, not as metallic as the Revels  

Given your budget, you have to check out the B&W 805 D3.  Again, you may want a different integrated amp but it is a definitive speaker in this price range.  

Full disclosure, I am a Raidho, Scansonic, Musical Fidelity dealer and obviously I make Verdant speakers. I have no affiliation with the other brands.  PM me if you want to discuss pricing.  


If you like the sound of the speakers think about adding a 2nd sub (you could purchase another new HRS8 online for $500-$600 + whatever cables you would need).

You might also look into a decent power conditioner that will handle both digital/analog gear, if you do not already have one.

Both can be used with future gear while offering an improvement in sound now.

Your room is not too large for the Revel’s, especially with subs.

DeKay




Why do hi-fi companies avoid listing prices anywhere consumers can find them?  This is just stupid.  Half these products are impossible to find pricing unless a US review exists.  Price is a screener.  I don't want to waste my time with products that are too expensive or too cheap.  

@rocray - I have never heard Totem products.  Look great and a ton of options.  HiFi+ review of Element Fire V2 is really cool.  These guys are impossible to find pricing on though.  Really hard to shop them.  

@verdantaudio - I am interested in Raidho.  Great reviews.  The Nightshade looks interesting but is too expensive. Spendor is fascinating.  Hate the look of the Focals and my wife would never let me get the B&Ws.  It may be my room but she will say the "microphone on top looks stupid" for the next 5-10 years.  

@twoleftears - yep.  they do.  And I could find pricing.  Thanks

@dekay - I will look into it.  I have a Panamax Voltage Regulator but a second sub is an interesting idea.