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"Absolute best" used speaker for $8-10K

I'm in need for some solid recommendation for the "absolute best" used speakers in the $8-10K price range, floorstanding model only.
I'm looking for pinpoint imaging and superb retreival with clean tight low end.
Any recommendation will be greatly appreciated.
queanh74
mrchips
53 posts
 
There are a few but B&W Nautilus 800N is a steal under $10K preowned. One of the world's best speakers out there, regardless of price. I even prefer the B&W Nautilus 800N over the brand new 800D. Just a matter of taste at this level between the two. No weakness in this speaker. Just need an equal high quality system to receive full potential.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
only one's you can audition
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topoxforddoc
353 posts
 
Avantgarde Duos again - just spend some time setting them up properly - when done well, they're great, when done poorly, you'll wonder why you wasted 10k!!
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kennyt
1,226 posts
 
For that oney, I would get the Revel Salons, one of my absolute favorite speakers. Some don't like them, but for me... they rule and they can do all the different musical genres you like.
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philjolet
2,306 posts
 
Is the B&W 802D not better than the 800N? I have not compared the two but the 802D with the diamond tweeter has to be heard before buying something else. I agree with the reviews which say the highs come from a perfectly black background and match the mids perfectly, below that the speaker is a little warm (IMO) but certainly worth a listen.
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