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Looking for speaker suggestions

I am currently contemplating a speaker upgrade. I do very much like my current Shahinian Hawks and will most probably keep them in reserve, as I can always use the bottoms as a pair of subs. But I have listening more recently to a lot more Jazz and classic rock.

 I initially considered trying the Klipsch Heresy III’s again after owning the II’s years ago but from what I read they have not done away with the fatiguing factor that drove me from them initially. Although my system has changed dramatically since then also.

 I am thinking of keeping them used as you can usually end up with a speaker you can’t afford new that way, perhaps they are older technology but that is the tradeoff. Wilson Puppy could fit the bill, but condition is also a factor.

Listening room is dedicated, 15 x 25. Associated electronics, ARC LS27, Levinson 333, PS Audio Direct Stream, PS Memory Player and a Magnum Dynalab MD809

Budget, ideally around 5k but can go more for something exceptional (max 10k)

Suggestions?


stevea11757
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I would like to thank everyone for their input, it has given me a short list for auditions. Fortunately, being in NY I should have little difficulty in finding dealers to spend some time listening to some of these suggestions. With several suggesting looking back at the Klipsch line, the LA Scala has always intrigued me although I have never heard them, just their BIG brother, the Klipschorns of a friend that turned me onto hi-end audio many years ago. My space will not allow anything that large.

 So, other than the Klipsch, Vandersteen (another I heard years ago), Ohm’s, B&W’s. Several I am not familiar with and will require more research

Another issue I seem to be up against, that the ML333 would not be necessary as it appears to be overkill. I have a Bedini 100/100 that I use at work as well as a Levinson 23.5 in my second system that can be pressed into service if you think it would be warranted, as I recall horns are very efficient.


williewonka
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One speaker that has impressed me of late is the Avantgarde Duo.

They were by far the most detailed and most musical speakers I have heard - period.

The sense of "Air" was exemplary. Recordings in live venues were the most realistic I have ever heard.

They require very little power and they appear to provide a lot of latitude with respect to room size and placement - i.e. they actually sounded amazing in the store, where placement and surroundings were far from optimal.

Regards - Steve
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@stevea11757...Charney Audio is in Somerset NJ, depending on where your at in the city 1/2 hour to hour away. Contact Brian and arrange for an audition. If you don't drive Brian might be able to arrange a pick up at a train station or ferry terminal. Well worth the listen if you have the time.
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As I head into Jersey all the time, I will have to make a point of getting by there on the next trip through
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williwwonka, they seem to be a little out of my budget range, but a interesting design and looks be be well worth a listen
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