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Standmount speakers. I have $5000.

I'm shopping standmount speakers. I have $5000.  New or pre-owned is fine.

And:

Micromega M100 integrated pre/amp/dac
Syzygy SLF870 sub x2 (12" drivers, 1200w ea, 20-200Hz, room correction)
Dynaudio Stand 4

room = ~5000 cu. ft, 20'x 18' with 13'-17' vaulted ceiling

The new standmounts will replace Nola Boxers v1 ($1500 new in 2013)

I'm lazy about travel to audition anything but might for local options (esp. to vet pre-owned). I'd probly deal with in-home trial.

As semi-arbitrary starting point I'm looking at Salk SS 7M's ($4995 new). Any others I simply must consider?

Thanks!
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nomayo
9 posts
 
Strong +1 for the Dynaudio Special 40. Someone downthread called them magical. 
Indeed. 
I own the vaunted Special 25 and lived with the Contour 20 for many months. They are both excellent speakers but neither have the ability to put a smile on your face like the S40’s. 
To paraphrase Aristotle: The whole is greater than the sum of its parts, or its specs for that matter. 
One caveat. You must be prepared to deal with a protracted break in period. 200 hours at least. Well worth it IMHO.  
gochurchgo
923 posts
 
@nomayo The Special 40’s are on the top of my list. Do you find the top end to be rolled off a good bit? I admit to liking a somewhat assertive tweeter and the graphs I have seen shows them rolling off on top. 
avanti1960
1,500 posts
 
Harbeth C7ES3. Can stand up to the sound of any speaker regardless of cost.
Rich, natural, un-fatiguing yet highly detailed.
Imaging and sound stage are incredible.
Uncanny voice realism.
Integrate with subwoofers exceptionally well because of the natural bass roll-off.
Try to get these in your room.
headphonedreams
529 posts
 
I like Boenicke W5 and thete are a pair here on Audiogon now. They are very small and cute, your spouse may like them. Very natural sound. Might be a little too small for your room but they fill a lot more than you think from the look.

mpanoff
1 posts
 
Resurrecting this old topic. Also on a search for similar speakers with a similar budget.

What did you end up settling on? 
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