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Best bookshelf loudspeakers under 10,000 for the pair

I had the elac Navis I thought they were very good until I heard the Elac vela Which was much better In almost every aspect I’ve also listened to the Revel  126Be which were absolutely destroyed by the Elac’s.I am downsize my system from Martin Logan electrostats and quad 2905 And would like a bookshelf that would have some of the same attributes of the quads. I listen primarily to jazz and would like to stay under $10,000. (Fast transient  response, resolution/detail, musicality)
I’m driving the system with a PS audio direct stream dac directly connected to a primaLuna evo 300 Power amp. I’m thinking of switching that out possibly for a pass labs 25/30.8, or possibly a benchmark power amp.
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ivanj
35 posts
 
Sound Lab Ministats. They have a dynamic woofer and an electrostatic tweeter. Available in many wood finishes. Since you already have a penchant for electrostatics, you’ll be at home wit them. They are self-powered and do not have to be plugged in.

You’ll also save a bundle as they list under $5k a pair. Disclosure: I am a dealer and many of my clients have socially distanced into their apartments hence they are keeping their full-range ’Labs for their country homes and upgrading to the Ministats in the city . At first I was surprised at the number I’ve sold, and the many brands clients have auditioned or replaced,  but this is definitely a speaker for the times!
fernski
9 posts
 
Totem Element Fire V2’s.  I’ve had the Raidho XT-1’s and I prefer the Totems.  The tweeter isn’t Raidho but the soundstage the torrent drives put out is absolutely incredible.  Phenomenal bass as well.
insearchofprat
189 posts
 
...Totem Mani ll - one of the best EVER!
pawsman
29 posts
 
Legacy Calibes; I've not heard a monitor with dynamics like this.
The AMT tweeter is very sweet and extended; It's a 3-way speaker in a 
2-way box with a dedicated 8" bass driver firing up. The best speaker
I've ever owned-

pawsman
jcwaudio OP
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I have to address the room considering it is problematic including echo and multiple hard surfaces that are hard to address with acoustic treatment. I have put an 8 x 10 area rug which has made a subtle difference. I’m planning on putting drapes in the main listing area which also should reduce reflections . Listening Area is 13 wide by 12 long. Changing to the short wall made a big difference compared to positioning the speakers lengthwise Which is 12 wide by 40 long (condo – kitchen family room) I’m also thinking of a room correction system. The mid range and top end is considerably better with the changes I made and transitioning to a bookshelf from floorstanding loudspeakers has made those in the experience much better. Floor standers are overwhelming the room. Any room correction Electronics or equipment that has room correction built-in.
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