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Best bookshelf speaker?

I am considering several bookshelf speakers, including Focal Sopra 1, Focal Kanta 1, Kef Reference 1, and the Bowers and Wilkins 705 S2 signatures. I would consider others as well.  Detail, clarity, and imaging are important to me. Any recommendations? 
will2campb
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fuzztone
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Celesta FRM 2

https://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2020/2/15/iaexcvdkqudp5cxoznalh5qb1454d5
jackd
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I'm with fuzztone if your budget goes to that point.  Also look at Joseph Audio Pulsar and Reynaud Voce Grande which comes with integrated stands.
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goldprintaudio
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Lots of good options you have so far.  As mentioned above, for sure add the Joseph Audio Pulsar2 to your list.
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big_greg
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I have the KEF Reference 1 in my main system and they are amazing.  I have turned my preamp up to full volume and there is no distortion.  Very detailed but not "bright", they are easy to listen to and throw a huge soundstage and have great imaging.  I have (and love) Harbeth P3ESR, but they are not in the same league as the Ref 1.  No experience with the other speakers mentioned.
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