What used speaker would you buy with $20,000-$35,000 and why?

hm1
Yep totally out of my mind. Sometimes I think I'm a vegetable and I'm just looking to waste my green on all things stupid.

It's apparent that I'm not nearly as smart as you are and I certainly don't have your experience. Or, it may be that I'm as smart as you and just vastly richer. Take your pick.

Oh wait, other possibilities foist themselves upon my thoughts, but I shall shake my head and toss them out as quickly as I did my first exposure to calculus. I seem to remember thinking: "You've got to be out of your mind, I can't believe anyone would think that mathematics could explain acceleration - I just put my foot on that pedal and wow."   

It's always a joy to correspond with intelligent and seasoned audiophiles. I have been enriched and enlightened by your comment. I'd bet you are regarded as one of the most engaging conversationalists/posters since Beavis. Cheers.

Why do folks get upset about what other people decide to spend on anything?  I never understood that and no I can't afford a pair or Vandersteen 5CT's or higher. No I can't afford that awesome sounding amp he makes to go with them either.  That said, I love it when folks can as they get what they paid for and more. Same goes for other brands who's speakers are more than X amount. HM1, I can get thousands of posts to post that you spend way too much on the components you posted about. What if he doesn't like the sound of what you posted?  Just because we all love and swear by our own gear (and most of us on here do), that doesn't mean it's right for others.  Honestly, I love Nab's response.  Way to take the high road Nab.

used magico's.  wilson maxx's....   Those evolutions mentioned are really impressive , but have not had the chance to listen to them in length.   Avantgarde if you fancy horns.

If I had to buy used... Sonus Faber Cremona Elipsa or Stradivari with a Dirac Live DSP before my DAC. :-)

Main reason is they are stunning, second I love the tweeters they used, not to mention the overall performances. :)

I would spend around 2k on room acoustic treatment and the rest of course, I would squander. :)

Best,

Erik

Thiel or Magnepan.  Probably save some money, too. Probably a LOT.