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Speaker recommendation

I’m looking to buy a speaker in the $4000-5000 range. I was very impressed with the GoldenEar Trton 1 speaker I heard at a friend’s house, and I know the Tekton DI is very well thought of on this forum.
 I listen to mostly classical music, some Diana Krall and the like, and also big band music.
Any other suggestions?
rvpiano
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rvpiano OP
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I now have Dalquist DQ 20 speakers modified by Regnar. What is lacking is deep bass and precise imaging, especially front to back, which is non-existent.
 Otherwise, I love them. Very tonally musical.  
After I heard the Triton 1 I realized what I was missing.
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So bass and soundstaging, right?

I think you were impressed by those powered woofers.  Personally, I believe for the classical music you listen to you need a more subtle and sophisticated speaker than GE.

Have you thought about PSB T3's?  Vandersteen?  Revel?

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PSB T3 list for over$ 7000.
Crrutchfield has them for $3500
   Is this possible?
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waltersalas
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I haven't looked to be sure, but my guess is the Crutchfield price is per speaker, rather than for the pair.
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waltersalas
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Also, I just saw a pair of upgraded Tekton Double Impacts for about half of your stated budget. And they are close to brand new. It's not my ad nor do I know the seller, but I had the upgraded Double Impacts and thought they were excellent. Yes, the auditioning process is cumbersome, but how were you planning to audition the other speakers on your list? For long-term speakers, the process may be worth the trouble.
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