2017 ‘Keeper’ speakers under - $25K


Heading towards the second half of 2017, I thought to ask here what other’s feel based on their experiences, wants or desires, exactly which recent production speakers under $25K, would be the ones you would want to marry.

Or be in a very long term fundamentally though not totally committed, relationship.

One wherein if they promise to satisfy on demand, you promise to keep them clean and sufficiently supplied with power and the purest of signals, not to leave dirty clothes on the floor, and to take the trash out daily, er, uh, regularly.

Actually, those last two items are predominately conscience driven and do not command perfect adherence.

Which speakers hands down just flat out captivated your attention, fancy, or were so compelling they made a significant impact.

In short, Speakers that have taken your breath away .

As speakers are merely one part of the ching let’s qualify things somewhat.

1. Speakers which can run very well in medium sized rooms. EX. 14 to 18ft wide, and 17 to 25ft long or deep, with ceilings from 8.5ft to 10ft H, or so.

2. If a sub was or should have been added, please, mention that as well.

3. If an Ultra high end setup, massive SS power amps, Tubes, or flea watt amps, were feeding and or driving them noting it would be appropriate.

4. Recent production since 2015. New or used.

Although it seems prudent to list only current production speakers, I know adding on the facet of pre-owned adds a lot more choices for the ‘desert island’ I got mine, you get your’s, scenario, but what the hey. It beats that 250 to 500 plus hours of run in new units usually insist upon.

If links to accounts or info on them is available, please include it.

As this is about options anyhow, let no design be excluded.

blindjim
blindjim, assuming you are still considering more recommendations -

Several brands/models fit your list, and many good ones have been suggested.  But I believe the current Janszen models belong there too.  As a long time hobbyist I've owned monitors and floor standers, cones and panels (electrostatic and planar), HE and inefficient, and for my taste the Janszens offer the best balance overall.

I'll say considering sonic performance, room placement, component compatibility, looks, construction quality, and cost, I'm extremely satisfied with my Janszens.  David offers both stand mounted and floor standing models, while the latter can be passive (if you'd prefer to choose your own amplification) or powered.  I don't have subwoofers as mine extend with reasonable levels down to at least 40 Hz.  He offers an extended bass version with the powered model but I've not heard that.

Even friends who are not audiophiles offer positive comments upon hearing my set up.

 pryso

Janszen

Never heard of 'em. but that don't mean nuttin'.

yes. I'm still taking notices. I'm catching up after a few years out of the loop.
Thank you. the only sure thing I know, is I don't know enough yet. although, the next direction will definitely include tubes. Where, what and how many, is the question. I'm thinking either mixed as pre and amp, or in both pre and amp. speakers will be the dictator.
I have the Tekton Design Ulfberhts, and they are  miraculous speakers. For $12k, they are a bargain, easily besting speakers that are multiples of their price. Bass and midrange to die for. Not picky about amplifiers, either.
   www.tektondesign.com
blindjim

Well I have been an audio dealer for about 12 years and am retiring. The speakers that I am taking with me are the Wilson Benesch Vectors. Best that I have ever heard. Easy to drive, 30 tube watts. No subwoofer. They make music so accessible. Will work in small room, or very large room. 

Good luck
Jim 

Of the speakers I've heard, used Joseph Audio Pearls or Vandy 5A Carbons would be up there.  Speakers I haven't heard but would also consider are Rockport Atria and Vapor Audio Nimbus.  So many others but just off the top...