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looking for new speakers $2 to $3K

Can anyone recommend a pair of speakers in this price range. Transparency, detail and sound stage are the most important things to me. I have a Valve Audio exclaime 100 to drive them and audioquest cables. I have a pair of VMPS RM-1's but they got damaged, so I am thinking of upgrading. Considering the RM 2's, also have read about Innersound Eros 3.5's ( Had a pair of maggies a long time ago ). Also looking at Van Schweikert 2's. My room is small and well damped, about 10 by 14'. Speakers can sit up to 2' from back wall, and about 10' from me. Please help!
oceanica1
steidlguitars
90 posts
 
I'm always reticent to make suggestions, but I have paid some attention to speakers in your price range (it was mine too). Given your desire for "Transparency, detail and sound stage," I'd suggest you consider the Dali Helicon 400. They sell for about $2,500 used and I think their strengths align well with what you're after.

I'm driving a pair with a KT-88 based amp; they have a kind impedance curve, so they're easy to drive.

Good luck.
jeffjazz
114 posts
 
Save a little and consider the Eminent Technologies 8B speakers. I have heard the Gallos, had Von 4jrs. I enjoy this speaker much more. They aren't as pretty to look at as the others though. Very transparent and great soundstage.
arbuckle
89 posts
 
I second the Proac Studio 140s, they have incredible imaging, detail and transparency of the best monitors with real world bass down to 25hz.
oceanica1 OP
20 posts
 
Thanks everyone, I auditioned several speakers and found the Gallo's used for $2200. I bought them. Only problem is my Valve Audio exclaime 100 is somewhat underpowered for them.
sthomas12321
408 posts
 
I like the paradigm signature s2 properly setup with a sub. ($3k for the s2 and the signature sub). If you have a good sub already, Id look at the s4's. Ive purchased some seriously high dollar speakers and these out performed them all to me. If you like a warm sound,or rolled off hi's, maybe look elsewhere though. I do think they need good components to make them shine to there potential.
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