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Speaker recommendation for married couple

I am the guy who opened the thread "Harbeth Love". Unfortunately, wife didn't like them at all. She listened to ATC, nope. Spendor? Nope. I do trust her ears too but we need speakers that we both like. I remember her liking this Sonus Faber speakers (can't recall the model but I know newer Fabers). She also likes KEF LS50 which I find good but not outstanding. Any help for this married couple?:)
celo
ebm
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My speaker were purchased on sound alone.
prof
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"My speaker were purchased on sound alone."

I certainly get that many audiophiles have only that criteria...and the look of many audiophile rooms suggests it ;-)

For me, aesthetics plays a role and adds to any experience - whether it's a beautiful old, grand movie theater vs a non-descript movie theater, a restaurant with beautiful decor, or just a nicely decorated room in a home.  I love beautiful hi-fi equipment, the way it can enhance rather than detract aesthetically in a room.  I especially love gorgeous speakers and since I'm looking at them as I listen, if they are beautiful to look at it enhances my satisfaction, rather than looking at an eye-sore collection of drivers in drab box or whatever.
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ctsooner
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I have always purchased on sound alone for anything I change. When I ordered my Vandy's and asked that they be painted in a favorite color I was shocked at how awesome they would look.  My wife and others who visit also love them as they are works of art.  

You can have both if you want to.  
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