What is the best full range Speaker ?

You may want to contact Duke at Audiokinesis. He posts here often. Great guy with some fantastic speakers that get rave reviews at each show he's been at. I don't own them, but am working on it!!! I've yet to find a single bad review of his speakers or him.

I've spoken with him several times, and he is truly a nice guy!

I am starting out and have budgeted approx. $5k - $7k for speakers

That's an amazing statement.

Thanks for the responses. The listening room size is approx. 14' * 24', with a ceiling that is approx. 18', the listening area is very open. It has hardwood floors throughout.

My taste in music includes vocals such as Anita Baker, James Taylor, etc. (I must be getting old !)

I am thinking of spending the $$ getting high efficiency speakers (something I could grow with) and for now, a less powerful amp.

My friend as an original pair of Legacy Focus speakers each independently powered with old 250 Bell x100 amps. (although the listen room was much smaller than the area I am seeking to fill) It was a religious experience to hear what music should truly sound like !

I have listened to BW 804 & 805, Avalon Ascendant ($8,300 asking price), and a few others. None have seem to do it for me.

thanks again for your help.

bye a used pair off 803 b a w speakers,and a good sub that will keep u under cost , and sound amazing i promiss.krell amps off course. yours truely STEVE KIDNEY.STEVEKID98

The Legacy Focus is one of the most controversial speakers, along with Wilsons, although there is no question about their quantity of dynamics and bass. If that's along the lines you want to go, I would suggest AV123.com/GR Research LS9's or VMPS RM40's in your price range and make your friend jealous.