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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. 
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david_ten
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@real_music777

All New Granditote Mach 2P and Mach 2R !!

What do you like about them?
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steve59
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I snapped up a pair of Vienna Acoustics Strauss locally the other day and considering the line came out in2002 I'm pleasantly surprised. I swap out the salon2's and am treated to a warmer less detailed sound, good for rock not something I would have thought a va speaker would be good for previously.      

I'm considering the kanta 3 as my next, last speaker though my retailer thinks I should give the persona line a shot. Still nothing wrong with the salon2's except they're freaking huge.
mtrot
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@steve59
Yes, at current used prices, Salon 2s are sure tempting, but dang, those are really tall speakers with the tweeters at the top, which puts them way up in the air, well above my seated ear level.  I can only sit about 10 feet away. 
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ozzy
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steve59,

The cost differenece between the Kanta 3 and the Sopra 2 is not much.


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