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Help chossing a good speaker. $ 3-5 K

Hi guys: Need some help. Trying to buy a good pair of speakers. I listen mostly to Classic, Jazz and some Rock from the 60-70's. The room is small (13 * 10 * 9). I have a Mc MC 352. I have looked at Harbeth (M30, SHL-5), ATC (SCM 19, 35 and 40) and Dynaudio Confidence C1. I'm looking for clear, non congested sound. I do have a REL strata III on hand that I could use to extend the lower frequency if a feel I need it. I usually listen at no more than 75-80 dB. Thanks in advance.

PS: this is a review/opinion based blind purchase. Dallas is an underserved City and the ones I have auditioned are too expensive or I did not like.
ebenai
seditious3
184 posts
 
I'd also recommend monitors. I'm not a Klipsh fan - to me they are an acquired taste. I'd also go used. I don't see the point in buying speakers new.

Harbeth is an excellent recommendation. I've always thought that B&W was inferior to KEF. I'd also recommend Spendor. To me, they are top-of-the-line sound in monitors, and there are several pairs on Audiogon well within your price range.

I'd stay away from the really esoteric brands. That way, if you're not happy with what you buy, you can sell them more easily and get something else.
lapierre
547 posts
 

Dali Helicon 300 $3000 (ribbon/tweeter combo with 6" woofer)
Focal 1007BE $4500 (beryllium tweeter with 6" woofer)
Usher Be-718 $2700 (beryllium tweeter with 7" woofer)

All of these speakers have great midrange with extended and deep soundstage. Paired with great electronics you can get great sound.
hens
173 posts
 
Usher Be-718 are excellent.Huge bass for a monitor so you wouldn't need the sub. They love power, so you'd get great response from your MC352.
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pdreher
1,241 posts
 
The models listed in your post are all excellent choices. I'm a biased Dynaudio fan, but would be happy with any of the speakers you listed.
eldarado
381 posts
 
Have you gone to see John Fort and listened to any of the Vandersteen line here in Dallas? His store is nothing special but, he is the best audio dealer here in D/FW, IMHO.

Crystal Clear Audio carried Totem the last time I was in there (been a long time). I like the sound of the Totem monitors. If you can get past the owner's, what I sell is better than what everyone else has opinion then, it might be worth a trip.

Good luck.
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