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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
papafrgog
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I'm a big rock fan also, e g Pantera, Metallica & classic hard rock. When I  listen loud, I want speakers with punch. Started with mac2350 and klipschhorns 6+ years ago. The WAF never extended to the big corner horns. So I started looking/listening. Lucky to have good audition options in Dallas. B&W ok. Mac speakers better, good look. Vandys look great & sounded very refined by comparison. Love them w jazz fusion etc but they didn't blow me back w big rock sound. Then I listened AB to the triton 1s. Sold. The powered subs handled the low end power needs. The ribbon tweeters were bright but not harsh compared to my horns. The mid was lush but powerful. Over time, these speakers have really satisfied my needs. WAF, great performer over a broad range of music (admittedly some genres better than others). Oh yeah-the price point speaks for itself. Good luck. Your list has many good alternatives 
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stereo5
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Golden Ear just came out with a Triton Reference speaker for 8500.00 a pair.  It has larger and updated drivers, more power for the subwoofers and it is solid wood.  The sock is gone!  I will be talking to my local dealer about auditioning a pair.
fdemello OP
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Then I listened AB to the triton 1s. Sold. The ribbon tweeters were bright but not harsh
Strong contender

Golden Ear just came out with a Triton Reference speaker for 8500.00 a pair.
Interesting...Budget stretcher but..

Janszen: You may want to read the reviews
Will check it out
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jond
6,063 posts
 
Here's a slightly outside the box rec, Audio Note AN/e's, fantastic sounding, full range, fairly sensitive, easy to place in a room of almost any size. Prices range from $5000 to as high as you can imagine prices changing based on internal components. Not the most flashy but a great speaker that just makes music.
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