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Looking for Speakers circa 2K

After almost 20 satisfying years with some stand-mounted Paradigm Studio 40 v2s, I want to see if I can make a significant speaker upgrade without spending a ton of money.  I am running a McIntosh C41 preamp, MC202 Amp and all my digital inputs go through a Chord Qutest DAC.  I also use a decent ML sub.  My living room is pretty small 13' x 19'.  Speakers are 10 ft apart and the listening chair is about 13' from my two-channel system.
I am thinking of monitors on stands again, although I would consider small towers.  I really prize soundstage, clarity and dynamics.  I listen to a lot of dense percussion and acoustic music - Afro-Cuban folkloric music, Americana, jazz...

There are no real hifi stores here (Spokane WA) so I am hoping you can lead me in the right direction.  Thanks in advance, David.
decal
soix
9,693 posts
 
Several good choices available right now. 

On Audiogon:
- Silverline Audio Prelude Plus small floorstanders, $999
- Usher Audio Dancer Mini-X DMD monitors, $2200
- Gershman Acoustics Avante RX20 floorstanders, $1750
- Amphion Audio Argon 3LS floorstanders, $2500

On US Audio Mart:
- Amphion Argon monitors, $1500

All these throw off impressive 3D imaging/soundstage, and all of them will significantly better the Paradigms in all areas.  I think one of the Amphions or the gorgeous Ushers (with a diamond tweeter) would probably be the ones to focus on given your preferences.  Joseph Audio would also be a fantastic choice but nothing available in your price range right now.  ProAc would be another great choice. Hope this helps, and best of luck in your search. 
decal OP
5 posts
 
Thanks so much for the suggestions. Please keep the ideas coming.

revrob
105 posts
 
Brand new and below your budget at $1200. Originally retail $4k. I have the Canton tower speakers. Highly musical. You can buy their stands and you will have a great system.

The other speaker is the Salk BMR Monitors at $2.4. Salk makes a great speaker especially if you like ribbon tweeters. 

https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/cantventoref92dcblka/canton-vento-reference-9.2-d...

http://www.salksound.com/model.php?model=BMR+Monitors
luisma31
516 posts
 
Hi, I am Cuban myself, if you listen to Cuban folk, jazz, americana etc (irakere maybe 😉) midbass is important, I have discovered individual taste especially with speakers it is, well, very individual, try to find a close audio show near your area so you could listen to different speakers etc and have an idea what you like with your regular tracks / programme, I have learned a lot from this site but what I value in sound reproduction, speaker wise sometimes it is completely opposite of what most (reputable) people value.

The show will give you some guidance and it is fun and instructive too

Just my 2 cents


tablejockey
3,934 posts
 
If I were looking in your price range, I would have these on my list.
https://www.musicdirect.com/speakers/ELAC-Adante-AS-61-Bookshelf-Speakers. With the stands, seems like a nice deal.

The open box deal is particularly appealing. These were the flavor of the month, not long ago. Now, dealers are dumping them!. Perfect time to grab a pair. I'm thinking a pair of the floorstanders for the New Year.

Speakers, in particular are a subjective,contentious topic. 
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