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Bookshelf speaker for an apartment

I rented a 1BR apartment as a 2nd home and want to upgrade my speakers.  I currently am using Totem Mini's through a Denon AVR-X6200.  My speakers in my main system in my home are Sopra 2's.  Due to Covid I am unable to audition speakers but have read good things about the Focal Chora 806, Aria 906 ane the B&W 707.  I would like to keep the budget under $1000 for the pair but go a bit higher for the right speaker.  I welcome suggestions.  Thank you.
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micthurst
26 posts
 
Omega 3i or 7MK, hard to beat for under a 1k
dynacohum
737 posts
 
Focal 906s are well over $1K. But the new Chora 706 is not. Also like Revel M-16s. Don’t expect much low end from any mini with a 5” woofer. 6.5” is the minimum unless you are adding a sub. 
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hilde45
5,445 posts
 
You might consider Fritz... I’m really enjoying his speakers. And small maker, great reputation. http://www.fritzspeakers.com/DreamWeaverFritzLSFritzieSpecPage.asp
rbstehno
1,552 posts
 
Decooney- I agree that’s why I mentioned when he upgrades his amp in the future the totems will sound better. Even with his current setup, the totems would sound better than the focal or b&w.
I sold all my Totems (multiple pairs of mani II’s, model 1 biwire, arro’s, and mites) and went all usher. Usher speakers don’t require the beefy amps to make them sound their best until you get up to the top of the line floor standers. I’ve had 7 different pairs of ushers and still use a few of them now.
erik_squires
16,892 posts
 
Both the Focal and B&W are speakers that pay particular attention to how the top end and having a house sound.

Compare to Fritz or Joseph Audio for a very different presentation.

Pick the best sounding and cheapest among them. :)
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