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Looking for some new floor standing speakers

So I am in the market for some new floor standing speakers. I currently have Dynaudio Contour 20's, which I like,but I am looking for a bit more bass and, let's be honest, I am in the mood for something new. My current setup is a Simaudio ACE and a Cambridge Audio CXN v2, however, I have a NAD M33 on order (for weeks...). I listen to almost anything but rap and country, and just a little classical. I like Prog, New Wave, Grunge, and Jazz mostly. I've not auditioned much yet, but I'd like to get some opinions on what might be the best path or even if I should take that path :). I want to stay below $5k before trade-in and discounts.

The ones on my list to try are:
Focal 936
Revel F208
Goldenear Triton 2+
KEF R7

Love to hear any thoughts!




bkmaxey
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steve59
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The ones I suggested dsp5200 is an active dsp 2 1/2 way so does have a bass advantage for similar size passive cabinets. The esotar 2 tweeter is probably better than the seas unit in the meridian but similar in character.
At $5k you are looking for better than the c20 for the same or less money so expect tradeoffs whatever you decide.
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steve59
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Merry christmas
chorus
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The urge to trade up your speakers is a very healthy one.
If you are needing more bass, read the reviews of the models you listed.
In my opinion you should shoot for 20hz as the low. Many
of the ones you mention won’t do it. Now if you want a new $3k speaker
that goes to 20hz which people are loving check out the one New Record Day is orgasmic over. It is a kit but anyone can assemble a speaker kit or hire a pro. They are open baffle son even simpler.
By GR-Reasearch.com. Texas based.

Typically a $3.000 kit speaker will compare to something 2-3 times more $.

Let us know where you go!!

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tim_p
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Monitor Audio Gold series and add their subwoofer for 2.1, well within your budget and very musical speakers imo. 
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