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What to buy?

Hi: I'm looking for a good pair of floor standing speakers but I don't know anything and I'm hoping for suggestions here.  I've been considering Martin Logan Electromotion, Goldenear Triton 3+ and Revel F35. I can raise about $2,000 in a month. The room is 20 x 20, the music is mostly rock. The amp is an Emotiva XPR5 which has respectable power. I don't mind something good that's maybe been superseded, trailing edge, a floor model or demo - but something you can't argue with at the price.

Thanks - rev
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Call John Sollecito at Source Technology and talk to him about the 7211’s. Great American made speakers at a good price. John will make you a good deal on them I’ve known John for for 40 years. You can tell him Jackie said to call. If you have $2000 to spend you owe it to yourself to talk to him. I listen to classic rock very loud 95db’s +. And the 7211’s deliver. I added two subs to them but you can do that down the road. Call John at (860) 918-3088. 
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Many don't think of Magnepan as a rock speaker but you need to hear them for yourself. I loved my 1.7i playing rock you'll get clarity and pinpoint instrument location in the sound field if you find a used pair you'll have enough to add a sub.
Whatever you buy be sure to do plenty oy auditioning first as each speaker has its own flavor. Also be sure the Emo can handle 4 ohm speakers.
Enjoy the search. I made many new audiophile friends by posting for home auditions. Hopefully we'll get rid of this virus and can start getting out again.
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