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MAKING THE JUMP ... From Inherited Speakers to the right choice < 2K Price

So my uncle got my listening jump started about 15 years ago when he began unloading his old speakers on me. A roached pair of Klipsch Heresy Decorators that I refinished and straightened out with some new Crites woofers, a pair of Celestial DL-10’s (which I always enjoyed) and some newer Klipsch bookshelf speakers have satisfied my listening until this point. Now I have been scouring the forums for reviews for some new speakers. Ready to go for some NEW OR USED UP TO 2K but just can’t seem to get past a couple speaker models and was hoping to get a more expert opinion on these and thoughts given my rig and space for best application.

Room size is a funky 18x20 - living room main listening area (speaker placement either side of TV in corner, so speakers on either side)

Rig is currently either a Luxman C-02/M-02 or my Luxman SQ-N10 tube amp (which I would like the option of running as well albeit very low wattage - just have no plans on going in on another tube amp in near term) Yes bitten by the Luxman bug. Just can’t get over the look and that sound.

I’ve been really eyeballing the Vandersteen 2CE - Omen Dirty Weekend MKii and the Tannoy XT6F,
I am all about source material and finding that intended sound- but do like to be engaged at both low and high volumes.

Any thoughts before I make the leap ?
jjack5182000
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tomic601
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Jjack......

you can download a copy copy of the model 2 manual which will help some on math based places to put pretty much any speaker w exception of a panel or ombi
 most applies to panels as well
didclosure I am selling a pair of 2Ce Sig for brother in law ( gratis ) so discount what I might say accordingly.... as well have not heard the other speakers you are looking at
soundstage - the 6 dB per octave Low diffraction approach generally know for wide and deep soundstage with a relatively small sweet spot = the area you can sit in to get that effect fully.
pretty much any speaker rewards meticulous setup
math helps avoid or minimize some room issues
hope that helps
get out and listen to some stuff

jerrym121
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I have the earlier version of your Luxman amp the SQ-N100 which is identical except for the iPod dock position on the selector switch. I also have updated Zu Omens ( mk1 1/2 ) they make an excellent combination. The Lux has more than enough power for the Omens in my 14’ x 27’ room (with a cathedral ceiling) and the EL84 outputs compliment the sound of the Omens perfectly. Just give the Omens a few weeks to break-in they will sound a little thin in the beginning. Oh, and the 12ohm impedance of the Omens does not present any issue for your SQ-N10 at all.
roberjerman
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I recommend a pair of Ohm Walsh Sound Cylinders. They will produce a 3-D image from anywhere in the room and sound superior to ANY box speaker! I own a pair and speak from experience!
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oddiofyl
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I just picked up a pair of Heresy III and if you like your Heresy's sound character I think they are tough to beat at that price point.  I would recommend considering used speakers that were in the $3K + range when new, you may get more bang for the buck.
jjack5182000 OP
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Appreciate the thoughts everyone. I don't mean to broaden the scope here but I keep hearing from people about the Goldenear 3s 4s or 5s. Anyone have any experience with these models? 

@tomic601 I would love to get into the Vandies, they just seem to be on everyones best of lists but I am afraid they may be too physically large for the space, and I do have a cat who may mistake it for a scratching post :-/ 
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