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

gene3x...……………..

With those Power Guard lights flashing, that amp is putting out somewhere around 750-800 watts RMS as the MC501 has 2DB of headroom.  I am surprised you didn't blow your eardrums out.  I run an MC152 with GE Triton Ref speakers and with the meters at -3db and no power guard lights on, I am getting 108db SPL and it is waaaaay too loud!  You must have a huge room.

@rabbitholedigger...…………………….

If I had a much bigger room , instead of the GE T REFs, I would have a pair of the Legacy  Aerius with Wavelet.  I heard them at Audio Classics with my Mac amp driving them.   All I can say is breathless.

Old classic,Audio Artistry Dvorak.sweeping floor with most speakers in that price range,for no money at all used.

What whatever speakers Bo1972 has, that is the best tru-fi one can get.
He has the most wisdom...

Please stop only focusing on products and brands. Try to learn what sound is and what it does. Just start reading about how our emotion works regarding music. Trial and error will never bring you to a stunnig and addictive level.

Audio is not about me either, try to learn to look a little further. This is a new year so see it as a new opportunity. Do not make it personal all the time. When people make it personal, I will put a mirror in front of you. Just reply on the thread.

Try to become aware that trial and error is the main reason why audio is often so limited. When you do something without a real foundation the facts proof that the results are limited and will stay limited. I am not the one who limits you. You need to learn and become aware that each person is the one who can limit himself.

You only can reach a higher level when you try to do things differently!