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Speaker recommendations

Hi-My current system consists of a Sota turntable, NAD cd and tuner, McCormack Pre-amp (ALD with phono and external power)and DNA .5 Deluxe amp (100 watts per channel). The speakers i am using are the Klipsch KG4. I want to upgrade the speakers. My room is 14 x 16, with concrete floor and one wall open to the rest of the house. I listen mostly to rock music (Norah Jones, Killers, Death Cab, etc.) played at moderate volume. I want a speaker that images and soundstages well, has decent bass extension and is efficent enough to be driven with my current amp which I like very much. I am considring Totems and Alons but would like other suggestions too. Thanks.
tbromgard
tbromgard OP
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I have above $1000 to spend on speakers. I prefer full range b/c I wont have to spend extra for stands and a sub and speaker wires. But, I like to pin point imaging that comes with monitors, and I like the flexibility of a sub...does that help?
tbromgard OP
814 posts
 
I want to replace the kg4's b/c, IMO, they sound a tad bright, they dont image well, and the finish isnt good any more either.
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buff
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Is your budget flexible?

The qualities you are wishing for suggest to me a speaker around the $2000 mark, as opposed to the $1000 budget you outlined.....
tbromgard OP
814 posts
 
What if I up my budget to $1500? ProAc's, Vandy's, Thiel, Totem, Alons, Silverlines, Ushers, can all be had for somewhere b/t $1000-$1500. Would any of these work?
jrun
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I recommend you consider a pair of Von Schweikert VR4's if you can find them. I see them here occasionally. My musical tastes are similar to yours and I was very pleased driving VS speakers with SS amps. I have since moved up the line and now use a tube integrated. Good luck.

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