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Advise on book shelf speakers less then $750

I am looking for advice to help me upgrade my existing Linaeum LFX speakers monitors.  I am looking for used speakers with a price around $750 or less.  That have open, detailed with very good imaging and that are small monitors.  The living/dining room I have the speakers in is approximately 13 feet wide by 34 feet deep with 8 foot ceiling.  I normally listen to music at a low volume of around 50 to 65 dBs measured at my couch 8 feet from the speakers.  I mainly listen to jazz, blues, and some rock.  The system consist of a Threshold400a amp, a Threshold SL-10 preamp, Macintosh 7082 am/fm tuner, and a first  generation Sota turntable.  Before you start and say that I need to upgrade my components, have no interest in upgrading them.  And secondly by budget number is fixed and can not go up.  Because of WAF the speakers need to be book shelf size.  What I really want are LS3/5a made by Harbeth but they all seem to be above my budget.  Any thoughts?  
waterford
helomech
1,737 posts
 
These:
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649465938-lsa1-standard-speakers/
I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if they significantly outperform the Harbeths.

P3ESRs and LS3/5as in general are not rock speakers. Why folks keep assuming Harbeths are a great solution for any listening situation totally baffles (no pun intended) me. They are mediocre at best for rock music, and all but their 2 largest models have "plummy" bass (think cheap paper OEM automotive drivers). Epos, Tannoy, and ATC are far better options for getting the British midrange with some real punch and drive.
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sifter
77 posts
 
Linn Kans or Tukans, used around 300-400. NHT 2.1 SuperOnes. Both musical, good for 8 feet away. Maybe some LSA .5s, also in your price range.
waterford OP
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Thank you all for the ideas.  The Wharfdale and Linn do peak my interest.  I have heard NHT before and did not care for their sound.  A little to bright for my taste.  I don't know anything about the LSA, will need to do a little research on them.                                 
mrdon
109 posts
 
Elac Debut 6.2 @$250.00 after a price reduction since they have been on the scene a few years now plus the Adante came out. Then there is Elac UniFi UB5 ($500). The B 6.2 i can vouch for and actually own. For 250.00 you get a very decent sounding speaker. The Uni Fi UB 5 i have not heard but they have really great reviews. Somehow i think they would be satisfying especially if you have  100+watt amp... Not a big risk if in my opinion.   
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