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I recently sold my last 2 sets of speakers. I am redoing my man cave and will take the speaker proceeds to buy a new set for down there. I want to go floorstander this time, something with killer dynamics but still detailed and musical. Whatever has to have great sock you in the gut mid bass.
For amplification I have odyssey stratos extreme with Jolida Fusion Preamp. Also sometimes run Cayin A100T. Have a JL Fathom for the low low end.
The room is about 13x20 10ft ceilings. 
This is a no wife input zone so I will be doing whatever regarding looks of the speakers and room treatments that I want. 
Speakers will go on the short wall. 
There is a local guy selling Klipsch Chorus 2 with upgraded Crites crossovers and tweeter I want to take a look at. These seem to hold their value decently and I could probably break even if I sell them. Not sure I will like them but the retro look is kinda cool and I am sure they go loud but need to be somewhat refined ans detailed as well.
Only other contender so far is really the Tekton Double Impact. These really intrigue me as to if they really are as good as some say. No dealers so demo is out and I would rather buy used and these are too new for that. Only other floorstander I have owned for a while is the GE Triton 1. While very nice I want to try something different. Any suggestions on what else I should be looking at and my current candidates?


mofojo
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I used to have a pair of kef 201/2 and while they were excellent I thought they were harsh when playing rock/metal. The triton 1s were acceptable for this. The Kef was wonderful however at Bluegrass and vocals. Detailed as all get out. 
I never have really heard of a Vandersteen as being a high impact speaker but I could be wrong.
Gonna go check out the Klipsch tonight after work. 
What I find lacking in most speakers is the mid bass impact. I think that's one of the most important aspects of getting rock/metal right. 
Thanks for the suggestions. 
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pbnaudio
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http://libertyaudio.com/products/x-vox-loudspeaker-system

For your considerations well, from their maker

Good Listening, 


Peter
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maplegrovemusic
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keithtexas - That was too easy !
french_fries
815 posts
 
Try to save up for Sonus Faber's (electra amators) or Eggleston (Andra's).  You will be blown away at the loveliness of the sound coming
out of speakers like these.  Of course at the same time I am also recommending highly rated sources and amplification to go with them.  For example, there's two Rowland Consonance preamps (w/phono) for sale right now and you may never need another preamp.
Whatever you decide, don't get hung up on floor-standers vs
stand-mounted speakers.  Great speakers on a well-designed stand
are better than a big speaker with wooly bass. 

polk432
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Geoffkait  make an offer. lower US only.
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