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?


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vriesdiep have you heard the Kii? We have heard them at three seperate shows and they were great for a small speaker but failed to sound like a much bigger conventional set of speakers. 


I would go with Magnepan or Vandersteen.
I went from Magnepan to Vandersteen a long time ago.
I run a VTL tube preamp & the Vandersteens do remarkable things when pushed with tubes.
a lot of good suggestions, only several were indicating a tube amp would work better. Was not really thinking about that, in fact if anything I could see a Pass in my future. Went with the ARC pre to smooth the ss amp, if it needed, which with the ML was unessary (I think).

Currently dragged out a pair of KG4's I had in storage to check them out for a bit. First impression was pretty good with my current gear. Ended up ugrading the tweeter and crossovers to get a better feel for the Klispch 'sound'. Need to do some extended listening to make sure the fatigue factor is no longer present.

Still looking for a pair of Watt Puppies 6/7 to check out...and the adventure continues..
Also check into the Spendor D7s or D9s. I have Heresy IIIs and enjoy them but they don't really compete with my Spendor SP2/3s in terms of midrange beauty. The D7s will also work with a wide variety of amps, from about 30 tube watts to high power SS.