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Need advice about upgrading speakers ( it might be the last one i own).

Need some friendly advice or recommendations about a major upgrade in speakers. I am looking to buy used to stretch my dollar

I currently own a pair of Golden Ear Technology model 7's speaker. They are 3 years old and retail for $1395.. They can sound very  good in my set-up and are accurate, but also are a bit edgy on top, and also  don't convey the feeling or emotion of real music. Without getting into the definition of "real music",or the ambiguous  terms euphonic vs real, or warm versus  analytical,  just  say I would like to acquire a better sounding speaker. I play a fair amount of classic rock, and rock/jazz fusion and classical symphonic is getting a lot of play time recently.


So far, I have considered:

Revel Concerta F-206 ( retail $3500) 

Choral 826W ( $3500);

PBS Imagine T-2 ( $3500 )

Tannoy XT-8F  ( $2600 retail).

Vienna Acoustics Baby Beethoven ( $4500 retail ?) 

Audio Physic Tempo 25 ( $6995?) ( not the later 'plus" version) 

Audio Physic Scorpio  retail $6500 )  

Audio Physic Sitara 25  ($4995 retail);  

 ProAC D-25 (retail ??)

Audio Physic Virgo II  ( $5495 retail )    


I have heard the Tannoy and Revel and AP Virgo II.  The Revel and Tannoy sounded very good , but the Revel has the  lead.   I have heard other Vienna Acoustic speakers and was not overly impressed  The AP Tempo Plus is also in serious consideration.  For the record, I am looking a smoother, and more musical speaker than the GET 7's

Magneplanars are too problematic in placemen;, therefore, I have almost eliminated them from consideration. 


Thank you,  S.J.

 

sunnyjim
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nonoise
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Sunnyjim,
I haven't heard the Von Schweikert Vr-22 but at that price, I'd give them a listen. At the same price, you can add the Clearwave Duet 6 monitors as well. I have them and am quite fond of them. All I can say is to listen to as many as you can before deciding.

All the best,
Nonose
sunnyjim OP
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To nonoise,  Thanks again for the recommendation. BTW, you signed off as  "NoNose"  ( I hope not)   


Regards,  Sunnyjim

corelli
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I own the VSA VR-33.  A very nice speaker.  My Tekton Double  Impacts are better by every measure.  And the DI's were less expensive. 
sunnyjim OP
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To corelli,  I will definitely  check it out  


Thanks for the recommendation  S.J..  

sunnyjim OP
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To corelli,  i checked out the Tekton  "Double Impact" speakers.  Unfortunately they are to big for my space and too heavy too move around.  However, they recently released several new models, one being the "IMPACT"  also the Enzo.   The Impact seems more manageable in size and also looks better especially in Red gloss.   Thanks, S.J.  
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