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Upgrading from Sonus Farmer Venere 3.0

I’d appreciate feedback on speakers to consider for upgrading my speakers. Pure 2 channel system run by McIntosh MC302 solid state amp rated 300 watts for 2,4 or 8 ohms.  I like my speakers and recognize my turntable and speakers are my weak links. 
Listen to a variety of music (rock, jazz and pop) - more Jimi Hendrix, LED Zeppelin than Spyro Gyra or Manhattan Transfer.  Will play music loader than most whether it’s Black Sabbath War Pigs or Pink’s Give me a Reason. 
Environment:
15x20 foot listening area.... open floor plan with high ceilings
sound treatments via carpet window coverings and seating

Budget $10k...
Previously considered B&W 805D3 and PSB Towers.  
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mrklas
mrklas OP
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@mofojo thanks I am intrigued by the Klip legacy series yet completely forgot about PSB
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tomic601
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You can get a new Demo set of Cherry LaScala from Advanced Audio in Tacoma, boxed up ready to go for under your budget, I recall they were 35% ish off.
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pfhjvb0
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PSB seems to be prepping to roll out a new line, so there are even deals on their T3 towers (new).  Have seen them online for $5K (retail $7500 I believe).  If you can find them used, even lower.  

Klipsch would probably be good if you're looking for loud stadium sound profile (which it seems you may be).
mrklas OP
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Thanks!  PSBs are nice

My listening habits of loud music is remnants of teenage years combined with being a former field artillery guy :/

I recently listened to the Sonetto V and I heard a much improved versus my current speakers. 
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steve59
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Meridian powered speakers used are capable of high spl, low distortion and excellent bass. A used pair of 5200se or 7200’s around $10k will be amazing for the money then a 218 controller to feed them and you’re set. 
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