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Looking for suggestions on best small footprint speaker under $4K

Greetings
i’m a long time 2 channel system guy that rekindled his  interest in music and Is looking to upgrade speakers.    I just currently upgraded from a small  tube amp to a 150 W Krell amp and have really enjoyed the improved response from my  7 year old KEF LS50’s.     My favorite Brands of speakers over the years have been Maggie’s and B&W.   I have also downsized  homes and size of speaker is an issue.     Looking for the best sounding speaker for jazz and lite rock.    Attractive cabinets are important to me so I don’t like the looks of golden ear speakers..   25 years ago I loved Vandersteen speakers but they were just not attractive.

As I begin my search what would yoou suggest.   I have started looking at Monitor Audio and Salk but have not heard any.  My budget is $4K.

i appreciate your feedback.


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erik_squires
15,977 posts
 
I am a big fan of Monitor Audio for their neutrality and transparency, along with the ability to boogie.
Overall, look for 2.5 way systems. They tend to have higher efficiency and deeper bass along with a smaller footprint. Too large a speaker will exacerbate room modes and leave you with more to fix.

Best,
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drrsutliff
838 posts
 
A lot of good ideas.  If you like to travel visiting an audio show like the Florida Audio Expo in Tampa next month would be an opportunity to hear a variety of options.  
skipskip
42 posts
 
For the OP I think its a matter of deciding do you want a bookshelf 2-way sound or do you want to approach full range (and how the listening room will accept the acoustics of either).  Even from Monitor Audio or B&W, it changes the product line choice considerably.  For a small space, I would try to find 805 D3's, then positioned properly and call it a day.
jerrybj
860 posts
 
I have ATC SCM19v2.

Fabulous speakers.
madsno
6 posts
 
I love my Guru Juniors:https://guruaudio.com/?page_id=212
https://www.whathifi.com/guru/junior/review

Great sound and beautiful scandinavian minimalist design :-) 
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