Best speakers out there for Midrange and Highs


Hello Everyone!

I would like some advise about what are some of the better speakers out there for a 2 channel system - with use of subwoofers.

I currently use a pair of significantly large - full range speakers (Revel Salon2), that go down below 20hz. Even though my speakers go down so low, I still desired more air movement / sound pressure in the room - to make the sound as palatable as possible.

I found that combining the Salon2 with an external active crossover (JL Audio CR-1) and 2 Subs (JL Audio F113s) sounds excellent. Soundstage is close to like being at a concert, and surprisingly to me, was that imaging has not been lost. Furthermore, adjusting the phases on the subwoofers basically made the speakers and subs act like a singularity and helped the system sound even more exciting. I cross over at 90hz with a 24Db decay.

However, can’t help thinking about the obvious - that I am waisting all that available bass capability on the Salon2s. So I was wondering what speakers out there could be even more appropriate for my configuration. These speakers need not go down so low - Down to 55HZ would be more than enough. On the other hand, Salon2s also have a very strong midrange and highs, so I would like the new speaker to be either:

1) Better in the mids and highs (whether same price as the Salon2 or possibly more expensive), or
2) As good in the mids and highs as the Salon2s but less expense

Very much appreciate your recommendations.

Thank you in advance!

Ag insider logo xs@2xjmarshak
Thanks. Again, the system sounds great for -bass, mids and highs!
I just wanted to see if possible to gain efficiency.

Totally agree that any gained efficiency may not even be worth it, after taking into account transaction costs and headach :)

Interesting, did you say that you feel lack of slam?  do you mean because of the room?

Great thread because it points out how speaker design and crossover components influence the SQ - highs mids and lows.  I'm a fan of ribbon tweeters and have owned GoldenearTriton1, Burmester B25 and last month demo'd the new Raidho TD2.2 in my home. As mentioned, room size is important for choosing the appropriate model, and Raidhos need to be positioned carefully.  I was fortunate enough to have Benno from Denmark in my home to do it right. I was totally blown away.  They are beautiful and sound amazing in every respect.  
Also the quality of the driver also matters.  I have used Seas entry level paper cones and also some high end ScanSpeak, and the Seas sounds somewhat hollow in comparison.  Of course the Seas Excel is different altogether compared to their entry level stuffs.
I have a pair of Martin Logan Frescos. They have folded ribbon midrange and tweeters. I really like the sound in the human vocal range. Crossovers are at 500 and 3200. Aluminum cone 4" from around 80 to 500.
Magnepan's if you have the space and the power.  I use an REL sub to help with the low end.