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Floor Speakers Speakers for Movies / TV

Hi, I am new to the forum so sorry if this has already been discusses. I have an old B&K AVR 507 (not using surround, just have it in stereo) and am looking to buy a set of speakers to watch Movies and TV. Looking for something that does NOT have a a booming bass, prefer clean and tight bass. Would like the speakers to make dialog as clear as possible. Currently have an old pair of ADS 710 Bookshelf speakers (which will be for sale once I get new speakers) which are too bassy for the Mrs.

I was also set to buy a pair of Totems. I emailed Totem sales and asked what they though for my B&K and living room would be better, Arro or Sky Tower. They said Sky Tower and to go listen at local store. I did just that and also heard the Tribe Towers. I ruled out the Arro and was torn between the Sky and Tribe. Local shop does not have a program where I can demo at home, so I emailed Totem sales again. After emailing three or four times asking for their assistance, have not received a response. I can only imagine if their sales is like this, their customer service will really be lacking if I should ever need their assistance. Therefore, I am crossing Totem off the list which is a shame.

I am turning to all of you to get recommendations for speakers that are not picky as they will be within a foot or so from the wall. Would prefer to stay under $5000 ( I realize the Tribe towers are a little more than that) which is why I say "prefer". I have considered the Dali Opticon 6 Floorstanding Speakers.

Any guidance would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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millercarbon
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The best within budget are Tekton Moabs. I have them, you will not find better until at least twice your budget. Absolutely the best midrange, period. No way you will find better dialog than this. 

Big, full, tight and articulate bass- not at all bloated.  Easy to drive at 98dB. One foot from the wall is a minimum but doable. 

You want smaller you could go to Double Impacts but if you have the space and the funds Moab, and be prepared to be amazed.  https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367
outdated OP
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Thank you for the response.  I guess I should add that I only have  space for 36" in height and 9" in width.  The Tektons look cool, but both models are too big physically for the space
mtrot
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Well, since this is for movies/TV viewing, I will tell you that many smallish "hi-fi" speakers are dynamically limited, especially when you are looking at speakers of the size you are wanting.  They often have a 5" or smaller mid range driver. They may be great for many genres of music, but may not have the gusto you want for home theater. 

For home theater, I would look into the new JBL HDI series.  I think they have a tower that would meet your size needs. 
outdated OP
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I did listen to the JBL 3 way L100 Classics and they had too much bass and not as clear with dialog.  I looked on JBL HDI 3600, they are a solid speaker at 61 lbs.  They are a couple of inches too tall and an inch too wide, but might be able to make them work.  Will have to go listen to them.   Hopefully the local stereo store has them to listen to.  Thanks
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