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Looking for a Speaker Recommnedation

Looking to upgrade from my current Rogers LS3/5a + AB1 REL 328 setup .  While I love the smooth mids of these speakers (especially on voices/acoustic instruments), I tend to play harder music more frequently (alt/rock/punk/etc) which these do not excel at. I like to play music loud and have a real world living room my system is in (cathedral ceiling, open on one side, many windows. couch between my speakers) so setup is a challenge. I hate harsh sounding speakers.

My current playback system consists of a Oppo-BDP105 (or primarily Roon/JRiver via Ethernet) into a PS Audio DirectStream Jr DAC > Conrad Johnson Premier 14 Tube Pre > Conrad Johnson MF2500a Amp.  All run by a PS Audio P5 with a combination of Nordost/Shunyata cabling.

Looking to spend around $4,000-$7,000 but could be flexible. Used or new is fine.

Currently considering:

PSB Imagine T3
Vandersteen Trio CT
Spendor D7
Mangepan 3.7i (don't think this will work with high SPL)
Endeavor Audio E-3
Revel F208
Golden Ear Triton 1
Dynaudio Excite X44

Any other speakers I should be considering based on my equipment, volume preference and music? Anything I should eliminate?

Looking forward to hearing everyone's opinions & thank you in advance
fdemello
jerry_gt3rs
82 posts
 
Current system:

Basis. 2800
Graham Phantom
My Sonic Labs Ultra Emminant EX
Nagra BP
EMM labs Dac6e
EMM CD/SACD Transport
Nordost Valkyrie interconnects
Oppo DVD player 
Harmon Kardon HT receiver 
Revel ultimata subwoofer 
Velodyne subwoofer
Sound Anchor rack and stands
Vpi 16.5 
My custom designed dedicated "music room"

I am not certain of exactly how much I paid for each piece. All of the analog stuff was purchased new, most of the other stuff bought used or demo. The only other component is the refurbished Fisher 100b that my dad purchased back when I was about 10 years old...that piece is simply "priceless"
fdemello OP
80 posts
 
Updated list:

PSB Imagine T3
Vandersteen Trio CT
Mangepan 1.7i
Endeavor Audio E-3
Revel F208
Golden Ear Triton 1
Dynaudio Excite X44
Tekton Pendragon
Von Schweikert VR-33

Dropped:
Spendor D7 (looking to get away from the British sound)
Mangepan 3.7i (1.7i is a better bargain/size if I go this way)
mtrot
804 posts
 
Lots of very nice options there!  Dang, for $7K, you can get into a set of Legacy Audio SignatureSE.  I was able to do a home audition on them in the Black Onyx finish a few months ago, and they are pretty awesome for music and movies.   Air Motion tweeter, and quality bass down to 22hz.  Man, you can injure your knuckles rapping on the cabinets!

http://legacyaudio.com/products/view/signature-se/
gdnrbob
4,444 posts
 
I would trial the phase correct Vandies first. I think once you hear them, then you would have a great basis to rate the other speakers.
I would also recommend that you read the Richard Hardesty Journals:

http://vandersteen.com//audio-perfectionist-journal

He covers a lot of ground and provides sound advice regarding speakers.
Bob
sbrownnw
692 posts
 
ProAc Studio 148 with grills off and Soundocity SEV9 outriggers. 
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