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$1000 bookshelf speakers with "recessed", "laid back" or "flat" mid-range?

Dear all,
As stated above, I am looking for a bookshelf speaker with a mid-range that is laid back, recessed or flat. I currently own a pair of Elac Uni-Fi UB5, and I find their presentation quite forward in the mid-range, which I don't appreciate, especially at moderate to high volumes. I also own a pair or Pioneer SP-BS22, which I find more pleasing sounding (particularly the more recessed mid-range) than the Elac.
Since I can't audition speakers where I live, I am asking for your recommendations on bookshelf speakers that have a more "recessed" or "flatter" presentation in the mid-range. I have a budget of $1000. Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
128x128luciano33
testrun
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Might sound crazy but I would look for a used pair of ProAc bookshelf speakers.  
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luciano33 OP
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Testrun, yes, I am keeping my eyes open.

I've been looking at a new pair of Ascend Acoustic Sierra-1 (~$700).... 
ab2ab
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Spendor SP-1.
cd318
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leemaze,

"Rega RS1 are nice, detailed and mellow. I have them with the A-S801 currently."


I'll second that.

No deep bass and flimsy grilles but the rest of it is as good as I've heard in a small speaker. I know it sounds like a fault but they have a way of singing as if the sound coming from inside the cabinet is joining in with sound coming from the drivers.

They, then no longer sound like small speakers. I don't currently use mine but I don't want to part with them.

I've not heard any of the Ascend speakers but from all the mentions they're getting here and what little I know about them they too seem worth checking out.
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luciano33 OP
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I will take a look at those Rega speakers. Good reviews overall. Thanks for the suggestions guys!
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