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Looking for speaker advice-$10-20k

I'm upgrading speakers and am soliciting opinions. 16x27 ft room, Anthem STR Integrated. Mostly Jazz, accoustic, country, classic rock. No electronic. Looking at Sonus Fabre Nova III or V, Paradigm Persona 5F, Magico A3, Dynaudio 660i, Focal Kanta 3 or Sopra 2 or Totem Wind. I've heard the Totems, will hear others this weekend, but would appreciate informed opinions. I need the support of a good dealer, so used not really an option. That also kind of limits brand choice-not comfortable ordering online and trusting my (nonexistent) skills when things go wrong.

Thanks!
kerrybh
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verdantaudio
1,500 posts
 
For your taste in music, I would look seriously at the Vivid Kaya 45s and they are spot on budget at $18K.  There is a lot of tech that goes into Vivid and I think they are technically one of the best speakers in the world.  They look a little different, but there is a reason for that.  

I will admit that I am a Vivid dealer, but you will have to search to find someone who criticizes Vivids sound.  I am picking up my demos of the Kaya 45s next week.  
keithtexas
352 posts
 
You say local dealer support is important, but don't say where you are located.
So we can't recommend brands for which you don't have a dealer.
Should we assume that your local dealer(s) [only] carry Focal, Dynaudio, Magico, Sonus Faber, Paradigm, and Totem?  
petg60
1,486 posts
 
I would check first the stable mates Paradigm Personas and then check for others.
Possibility in matching is greater.

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soix
9,620 posts
 
If you can and given what you’re looking for, take a listen to the Joseph Audio Perspective 2 — excellent blend of detail and musicality with outstanding imaging and soundstage capabilities.  Also nice looking and not too big.  Sonus Faber and ProAc also very good choices.  Best of luck. 
ajpk1971
35 posts
 
After 50 years at this hobby, I accidentally found my best
speakers ever.  My room is 17 by 24 feet.

Revel Ultima2 Salon 2.
They do it all. Fantastic bass from the 3 eight inch woofers per side.
Highs are detailed, but never bright. Cymbals sound fantastic. Great 
driver (6) integration. Great soundstage and imaging. 
I'm Done. 
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