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So.......my room is 9.5’x12.5’,8’ceilings

would these be going on the long wall ?
the A-3’s in my room would be HUGE:0)

as of now budget is up in the air, this is a retirement present to myself, i dont think $3,000 is off the mark for speakers, so a grand above and below would be my variable.

I currently own Quad ESL 57, Acoustat Model 2 (modified and used with the Acoustat Direct Drive amps), and just picked up a pair of Analysis Audio Epsilon (planar ribbon). There is no substitute for the mid-range in the 57 in my opinion. The Acoustat's and Analysis Audio provide great mid-range as well, but the Quad are not to be outdone in that area. Although the Quad do not have the extension at the extremes of either of the other speakers, I find the bass satisfying enough for my tastes. That being said I ended up bi-amping with an electronic crossover and adding a multiple sub array to my system so none of the speakers drives anything below 100 Hz.

@kgveteran you mentioned two different room sizes in your posts, neither very large. Here are a couple thoughts. The Magnepan LRS comes in easily under your budget, and some of the larger Magnepan speakers are going to fit in your budget as well. If you buy the LRS direct from the factory I believe there is a 30 day trial so you can try before you buy. Another option is the JansZen Carmelita hybrid ESL monitors. Nice foot print but a tad over your budget. JansZen offers a trial period as well. Either of these speakers can be used on the short wall if you prefer. With the Maggies you would have enough money left over to add a couple nice subs and still not compromise your space.

Well, with kgveteran's latest update I suggest that a bigger magnetic planar or  ESL would be problematic. Imo both the King III and Sound Lab, as well as the Eminent Technology are eliminated. You would do far better with a dynamic speaker imo than a larger panel in such a close space. 

mijostyn, I would rather not discuss extensively and rewrite the book so to speak. The King III and the Ultimate 545 are a study in contrasts on several levels. You will get a very thorough introduction to either speaker by reading the reviews, including the highlights and caveats. Twin Audio Video is listed on the King's Audio website as U.S. Distributor. 

Sorry, i finally measured the room today, its a spare room with no acoustic treatments. It should make a nice listening room, once i get to measuring things and applying treatments 

So am i correct, they will be on the 12’ wall, not the 9’