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Speaker Choices For My System

Hi. I am in the market for new speakers. Assuming I will not be able to audition prior to purchase due to lack of local availability. With that said - Budget: $10,000. Current equipment: PS Audio Stellar Preamp/DAC and M700 Monos. Primary source is CD - Parasound Halo CD1 and Luxman D-N150. I do listen to some vinyl as well via a Rega P3/Elyse MM. Room is large at about 13 X 20 with 10 foot sloped ceilings , but seated listening distance from where I had old speakers is about is about 11 feet, with several pieces of furniture in room including 2 sofas.

Musical taste primarily Americana, rock, some acoustic.

Currently considering: B&W 804 D3, Spendor D9.2, Focal Kanta 2, Vandersteen Treo, Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2 (with sub).

I welcome your thoughts, input....
gnoworyta
smrex13
645 posts
 
I have limited experience with speakers in that price range, but I have heard the Harbeth SHL5+. It sounded detailed yet very natural. The newer XD models by Harbeth are right up your alley - a little more precision than the older models but still with that magic midrange.
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verdantaudio
1,469 posts
 
Based on the description of the sound profile you like, I stand by my recco.  I think you may find B&W and Focal might drift from detailed and revealing to bright and fatiguing with your amplification.  Otherwise, I think you are on the right path.  
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Jump on the used MAGICO A3s on audiogon ASAP!!Or Josephs Audio Perspective 2 Graphene soon both under 10k ENJOY!!!
gdnrbob
4,417 posts
 
@verdantaudio,
+1
Though I would put the Vandy Treo's at the top of the list.
Bob
soix
8,853 posts
 
Given what you value — and I say this as a huge JA and Vandy fan — I’d point you toward the ATC SCM40 v2 or SCM50.  Their beefy dome midrange will blow you away with vocals and everything midrange like no other, and your amp has plenty of juice to let them sing.  Best of luck.
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