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Good Used Speakers ($8K-10K) For A Little Listening Room

I know that this is a tough one, because speakers are so subjective.  My dedicated 2 channel listening room is only 10ft x 10ft.  I listen to mostly jazz and rock.  I currently use a Plinius SA100 Mk III (recapped and upgraded) driving Joseph Audio RM25XL's.  I'm thinking of upgrading and was wondering what speakers would be a good upgrade for a small listening room.  I like the Joseph Audio sound, but want more.  I was thinking of Pulsars or maybe Perspectives.  First, is my room too small for floor standing speakers? Second, what other speakers in the $8-10K range used would be a good fit in a small room?
moto_man
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milpai
2,420 posts
 
The room is small for a regular floor stander. But speakers like Totem Arro can work. But your best bet is to find a used pair of TAD bookshelf speaker that cost $20k when new. Or a used TAD ME1 pair that cost $12k when new. Both of these are amazing speakers.
I do second the room treatments.
rlb61
789 posts
 
My room is similar at 10x10x8 and is square mostly. I had B&W N804 floorstanders in there (a holdover from my days living in a condo), and it was a real challenge to get a cohesive sound without boomy bass. Yesterday, I traded-in the B&Ws for a pair of Joseph Audio Pulsars. While I have only a few hours on the Pulsars, I can tell you that they sound terrific and work very well in my small room. From my experience, small rooms benefit greatly from a two-way monitor. I recommend the Pulsars without hesitation.
jon_5912
605 posts
 
I'd definitely look into active pro monitors that are intended for nearfield use.  Not only do they sound their best up close but they have active woofers that create inherently tighter bass.  Focal SM9, ATC SCM25 and a bunch of others in the range.

https://vintageking.com/recording/studio-monitors/active-studio-monitors-and-speakers?dir=asc&or...
mtrot
804 posts
 
You'll look long and hard to find a better set of stand mount speakers than the JWM Alyson AML.  I've heard them a few times, and they are incredible.  Just google the reviews from Secrets of High Fidelity and HIFIZINE.

http://www.jwmacoustics.com/new-products/alyson-aml-ph
coldears
76 posts
 
jwm acoustics Alyson. $8200 
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