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Intimate, warm and holographic alternative

Me another time... Sorry for the inconveniences.

Yes, recently I started a discussion here with the title: " ATC SCM150 (or JBL Synthesis) (or JBL vintage) (or new Klipsch Jubilee)". See: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/atc-scm150-or-jbl-synthesis-or-jbl-vintage-or-new-klipsch-jub...
Last post from ohlala, advising that studio monitor type sound is not the most "enjoyable" for him, was revealing. I could hear yesterday an SCM20 (yes, I know it´s not comparable in many aspects with the SCM150) but the type of sound have not convinced me.

So now I´m more on the warm side, looking for a intimate and holographic sound with great scene. Really useful some old threadas about this, especially: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/seeking-advice-on-speakers-that-create-an-intimate-2-channel-... 

I would like to hear personal opinions and experiences about the best speakers that give that musical sensation in which the devices "disappear". Suggestions, brand, models...

I was searching some brands and models and here are some that have caught my attention:

- Gershman Acoustics: Avant Garde
- Legacy Audio: Aeris + Wavelet
- Devore Fidelity: Orangutan O/96 (fatigue??; little too "in your face"??; fleshy bass??)
- Harbeth: 40.3 XD (not a true rock and roll speaker??)
- Klipsch
- Spendor
- Tannoy

Listening position is 9 feet from the speakers. My room is big: 41 square meters. I´m worried about bass. I hear a lot of music but specially rock, so I would like something capable.

Thanks so much to everyone. You are very helpful.

milhomes
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jasonbourne52
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Ohm Walsh's. There are models that are designed to work well in large rooms. The company has been in business for 40+ years and does not advertise. Located in Brooklyn, NY. I have a pair of the older Sound Cylinders (ca1989) with the 8" Walsh driver. They sounded great playing the AC/DC CD Stiff Upper Lip (amp was the Carver TFM-15cb). Even listening off-axis they sounded phenomenal! 3-D imaging from anywhere in the room! Forget typical box speakers with forward-firing drivers - the Walsh speakers put the performers right in the room!
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yogiboy
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Add Vandersteen to your list!
https://www.vandersteen.com/categories/floorstanding-loudspeakers
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artemus_5
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You have a lot of variation in both price and sensitivity. I'd try the Legacy Arris. 
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verdantaudio
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What is your amplification or will that be selected to work with your speakers?  This is important.   The amp I would pick to driver Harbeths might make your ears bleed driving Klipsch.

These speakers have wildly different sound profiles and sensitivities.  For example, I would call out Klipsch or Tannoy about being bright and in our face long before I would call out Devore.  Harbeth and Spendor are decidedly warm.  

If you want the speaker to disappear, that is great.  Lots of speakers are capable of that.  Placement and well matched amplification is more important in many cases that the actual speaker.  

You are sitting 9' from the speakers.  How much room is available behind the speakers?  How much space can you get between the speakers?  Distance to side walls? 

Do you prefer a sound where you are more immersed in the sounstage or do you want the image in-front of you?  

There are 100s of speakers in your price range.  Some are radically different than others.  All can disappear if placed correctly and all can sound miserable if placed poorly.  

A little more info can help narrow this.  
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