Floorstanding speakers - $2-3K


I am a retired 74 year old. One of my hobbies is, slowly but surely, improving my satisfaction from my “basement” stereo system.

I run Tidal Premium into Bluesound Nodi 2i > Denafrips Ares II > (recently purchased) Kinki Studio ex-m1. I also have a Classe AMP2 class D amp that I use without a preamp.

I recently started with a pair of ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 bookshelf speakers and the moved up to Wharfdale Evo 4.2s. The room is around 18 x 18 with 9 foot ceilings. I listen to a variety of music.

The UB5s were amazing for the price, and that also applies to the Wharfdales. I had considered a move up to the Wharfdale Evo 4.3 or 4.4, however, I would like to find a set of floorstanding speakers that encompass the strengths of the Wharfdale Evos but push the vocals just a little bit further forward in the soundstage...and possibly also a bit more lively.

In an attempt to save my back I would like to keep the weight of the speaker to <75lbs each.


chinook9
You don't say what kind of music you generally prefer, but unless it's heavy metal, I would probably 2nd the Emerald Physics.
Here’s a pair for $1,450
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649643363-emerald-physics-kc-ii-pro-carbon-upgraded-finish/
Sample of the sound.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ct9mhxHoBU
Hey keithtexas, I have the KCII Pro Carbon and they just crank. I listen to alot of prog and power metal. I do have them modified and to me these are fantastic speakers. No problem with the metal thing.
Sounds good Mr. Salami. :)
I recently bought a closeout pair of EP 4.4s with neo tweeter(?) and asked Danny Richie to design a better crossover and upgrade the crossover (parts) too. 
I just need to block out a day to go pick them up or have him ship them to Houston area.
My man-cave awaits their arrival. :D