Speaker Recommendations for Soundstage and Imaging


I'm putting together a new system where a large soundstage and holographic imaging are the top two priorities. I'm willing to give up something in other areas (detail, neutrality, dynamics, low bass, etc) to maximize those two properties. My budget for the speakers in this system is $2,000. My understanding is that, generally speaking, large floorstanders more readily offer large soundstages and small mini-monitors more readily offer that precise, holographic imaging. So I realize I'm after two competing but hopefully not mutually exclusive traits in that price range. Now if that wasn't demanding enough, I'd also prefer the compact floorstanding form factor. I'm willing to go standmount monitor but not willing to add a sub. Large floorstanders are out of the question. I'd love to hear the recommendations of the A'gon community. Thanks.
insomniac99
Thiel speakers are exceptional in their ability to reproduce a wide, deep, and high soundstage.
This one is an easy recommendation, Decware Model- ERR 1400.00 pair. Check out the Decware website, and they also have a forum where you can talk to other owners of Decware gear.
You will be hard put to beat the LSA1 Statements. Certainly they are better than the LS35s.
Maybe the baby Audio Physics, or perhaps the Von Swenkert 4jrs, used of course.
Only ProAc 1sc's will do what you are looking for. With proper stands, sweet they are. Mooneycj's set up comments are right on but I would add treatment of first reflection points in the room are essential. Be sure to use the 38% rule in their placement.