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Tool fan needs help with speakers (and electronics)

Just like the title says. I mainly listen to Progressive Metal, Grunge and Classic Rock.

I'm looking to build a system with an emphasis on speakers. My all in budget is $5K. Will consider used. My listening room is 4,368 cubic feet. 21' (L) x 16' (W) x 13' (H). Tile floor. No acoustic treatments. Not currently interested in vinyl or tube amps.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thx.


jpaz
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roxy54
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Look at these. Very good.


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shoup1cobra
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NHT or Paradigm. NHT will be sealed, Paradigm will be ported. Would definitely pick up used and save a ton of $$$. Two pairs of NHT 3.3 on here and eBay for around $1500. It's a large speaker, but was very highly regarded. 
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heatmiser44
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Tool is my favorite band ever. I listen on Goldenear T1s with an Oppo BDP-95, and a Rogue Audio Stereo 100. Sorry jpaz, you need to give tubes a try, they rock!
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jacksky
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I give a nod to NHT’s.
i ran both 2.9 and 3.3 in a room 15x 22 ( not simultaneously).
I preferred the 2.9 actually , they didn’t jut out as far into the room so the soundstage worked better yet still had the bottom in spades even with a 10” woofer.
i squeezed more ELP juice out of those speakers .....

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