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Hoping to get input of fellow members to help with speakers. The most challenging part of my search for audio bliss has been speakers. I've had Thiel 1.2, Monitor Audio Gold, Cary Silver Oak, Zu Essence, Ref 3A MM deCapo BE, Magnepan SMG, and Harbeth SHL5, to name a few. Most have shortcomings but the Harbeths and Magnepans gave me the fondest listening sessions because of their liveliness and imaging. I'm basically looking for something that will just put out what its fed, play well, and basically disappear. I listen primarily to vocal and acoustic music and enjoy 60s and 70s rock and R&B recordings. System consist of LP12/Origin Live/Lyra MC, Esoteric SA-50, David Berning ZOTL Pre One, VAC Renaissance 70-70/Lamm ML2.1/JA Burgess SE45 with Chord and Siltech cables. Hoping to keep the cost below $5K. Any input is appreciated.
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yogiboy
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In that size room the P3s with a nice subwoofer would fit the bill for under 5 grand!
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rocray
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I agree with yogiboy, but I would also add any of the British mini monitors. I currently have Graham Chartwell LS3/5’s. I’ve also owned Spendor S3/5’s. They both are wonderful. 
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twoleftears
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http://www.fritzspeakers.com/ 

tweak1
3,668 posts
 
Ill bet you would love Emerald Physics open baffle. 3.0s and up have 12-15" woofers. I have KCIIs with factory upgrades to internal wiring (WireWorld) and Clarity Caps in the outboard XOs. Super efficient, too
soix
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There’s a pair of Joseph Audio Pulsars here that have been upgraded to the latest Graphene model for $5750. IME, JA speakers pull off one of the best disappearing acts in the industry and throw off an outstanding 3D soundstage while sounding very neutral and natural overall. The Pulsars are one of JA’s best, and this pair is in the gorgeous Sapele finish.

If you prefer buying new, the LSA-10 Statements are on sale here now for $2500/pr ($1000 discount) with a pair of speaker cables thrown in, and I believe they offer a 30-day, in-home trial period, which is obviously huge. Best of luck in your search.
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