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Replace my Usher be718 ?

May want to replace my Usher be718 Beryllium bookshelfs, what would you look at in the $3 thousand range. In that price range the Usher is best I've heard... but always looking to improve..not enough room for floor models. Speakers not in a shelf, but close to corners of the room...
keslerd
jasper
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I have owned the BE718 as well as the Dynaudio S1.4's. I am much happier with the Dynaudio speakers. To my ears the Ushers can be fatiguing after just a few hours of listening. The S1.4's have better detail than the Users but are never fatiguing. I feel the bass is a tad better on the Dynaudio's as well.
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ejlif
1,377 posts
 
In the 3000 range you might find a set of Dynaudio C1s used those sound pretty good.
rleff
1,065 posts
 
Maybe Merlin would work for you.
nvp
317 posts
 
If you are looking for 2nd hand speakers then you should have quite a few options:

Focal: Micro Utopia, Micro Utopia Be and Electra 1007/1008 Be
Dynaudio: Confidence C1 mk1, Contour S1.4, Confidence C3
Wilson Cub, Sonus Faber Cremona M, B&W 805

On the other, if you prefer to buy new then you do not have that many choices (if any).

Regards,
Paul
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
Agree with Jasper.

The Ushers are dry and lifeless.

IMO
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