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Speakers free of grain, glare and steel?

$2,000 or less used/new speakers free of grain, glare and steel, but with detail, extension, imaging, and tonal accuracy and balance? Acoustic Zen Adagio, Merlin TSM MME. Gallo 3.1, Frafrotski SE? Most speakers are competent, some are outstanding, a few deliver magic. Which speakers are the most musical and easy to listen to, rising to the top of a crowded field given their price point, and the most "forgiving" of their associated components? Which have magic?
pmboyd
jgiacalo
446 posts
 
Von Schweikert VR2 and VR4JR both meet your criteria and both are below $2000 used
pmboyd OP
391 posts
 
I'm not looking for "perfect" speakers. I'm looking for speakers that make the best compromises possible at the 2K price point, with lack of harshness or hardness at the top of priority list.
peter_s
1,348 posts
 
I've had Harbeth's and think they are great. I've been impressed with hearing Spendors and the Adagios too (very impressed with them).
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
Vandersteen 1Cs or 2CE Sigs.
bondmanp
1,836 posts
 
I second what Mapman said. In your price range, look at the Ohm Walsh 1000. Make sure your room is not too big for them. IME with the 2000s (all the Ohm Walsh speakers are voiced identically), there is no etch, no listening fatigue. Simply fantastic detail with consistent smoothness. IMHO, I think the absence of a crossover below 8kHz is largely responsible. They come with a 120-day in-home trial, so you can hear for yourself, in your room, with your gear, before you commit.
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