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

Queanh74,

I have not heard the Eidolon model but Avalon make great speakers The drivers cost about $1600 retail in total which is pretty expensive compared to what many manufacturers use (you would be shocked at the low cost of primary components in some very expensive speakers). The cabinetry is also beautifully done and hard to make because of the angles...so you would get some good workmanship for your money.

However, you should definitely audition these at home as they have an unusal baffle and this may make the dispersion quite complex...room interaction and your listening position might be quite important compared to other speakers. My guess is that the sweetspot will be small but imaging will be very precise.

Nothing will touch a pair of Vandersteen Model 5s properly installed by a dealer. For your money you can get a pair of NEW Qautros too. I assure you they will make you think before buying anything else. They're amazing for the money.

Have fun and good luck!

What kind of equipment do you have at this moment? Because when you want to buy a loudspeaker of this amount you will need the right stuff.

My current amps is Krell 350MCX, Ayre K-5XE with a Esoteric DV-50S.
Planning to get a pair of Pass Labs X600.5 along with an McIntosh C200 pre. and the ayre C5-XE.
Cable is AZ Silver Ref. II and Hologram II but plan on upgrading once the speaker choice materialize.

A few recommendations (very nice system, by the way):

Zu Definitions. How can you turn down a 60-day trial?
Tyler Woodmeres. Used or demo (call Ty) will be in your budget, and they will fill that room.
Silverline Bolero. Made for the music you like, and work well with Pass amps. Refined, resolving, they sound 'right'.
EgglestonWorks Andra II. Maybe $500 over your budget, amazing speakers.

Best of luck.