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Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K)

I am on a long search for speakers and just curious what people think is the best value both new or used in speakers ranging from around $5000 to $15000? I have a set of Paradigm S8's (V1) and love them but looking for another set for another set in a different listening area (25 x 20?, maybe larger).  I love the full sound of JBL's and looking for something in that range (it also helps that JBL's seem to hold their value better than most, which will be a consideration). The only drawback to JBL is footprint.  I prefer a smaller footprint which is why after reading I hope to listen to several B&W 800 series but open to suggestions across the board.  used Watt Puppies? Revels?  I am curious about peoples experience with McIntosh XR100's. 
gene3x
shoff
133 posts
 
I think used Rockports offer a tremendous value.  Atria V1's are around $12k while the older Mira1 ($5k) and Mira 2 ($7k) and are absolutely no- brainers!  The Mira's are hard to find but there are some around.
kot
133 posts
 
Eminent Technology LFT 8bs... "Ears up" top 5 loudspeaker regardless of price... Bowers 703 s2
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taww
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Silverline SR17 Supreme ($7500 new). It’s been a long time coming but review forthcoming.  Competitive with (and IMO often better than) most of what I heard at RMAF up to $20k or so.  

If you like the 2-way monitor form factor, new Sonus Faber Electa Amator 3 ($10k) is hard to ignore. For something completely different, AudioKinesis Azel ($7k). Thought both of these sounded more “right” than the vast majority of what I heard at RMAF.

Cheers,
TAWW
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thehorn
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B&W .... over rated, over priced, under perform, IMHO.

A room that size - - - n i i i ce, & hopefully a 10+ft high ceiling.

Depending on your amplification, (better have plenty), check out MartinLogan’s used gear.
The Quest z, the ReQuest, and of course the Prodigy.

Used, all can be found for a steal. I’ve heard them with Naim gear and wouldn’t cross the street for them. I’ve heard them with Krell equipment and was spell bound.

You have the room that’ll optimize these speakers (long standing sound waves), and the room is the most defining part of any system.
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taww
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Ah I missed how big the room is. Legacy speakers move a lot of air and are great values, but their character (big and a bit forward) isn’t for everyone. Since everyone is already beating up on them, much preferable to B&W. :)
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