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Request for a recommendation on a small footprint floor standing speaker

Hello everyone, I'm new and trying to put together my first decent stereo system. Thank you for your help. I know to start with the speaker. My room is about 12x14 and I'd prefer a small footprint floor stander in wood veneer. The options I've come across are below; my question is if there is anything else I should consider? I live where it's not easy to demo any speaker. My budget is in the ballpark of the speakers below. 

1. I really like the looks of the Evo 4.3 in walnut
2. Ohm Walsh micro or 1000 
3. Magnepan LRS (not wood but seems less weighty in the room because of its narrow width.) 

Are there other speakers that I should consider? Or any other advice you have for me? 
Many thanks! 


ejmcdonald
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audionoobie
357 posts
 
OP,
I love your original suggestion of the Ohm Walsh tall 1000's. They are a fun little speaker! I always look for them but they never come up in the used market. 

Have fun!
Joe
kren0006
1,859 posts
 
I would check out Spendor A2. I’ve demo’d both A2 and Maggie LRS and A2 destroys it IMO, albeit at considerably higher cost. Used would fit into your budget though, and maybe you find a deal for new at $2k even. Much easier to drive also. Maggie LRS are difficult to drive - you can’t just throw any amp at them and expect it to work - see thread on PS Audio site where PS Audio Flagship Series BHK250 unable to adequately drive Maggie LRS.
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fuzztone
5,540 posts
 
Parasound Founders 80F worth consideration.
https://www.overtureav.com/brands/speakers/floor-standing/paradigm/founder-80f/
Reviews forthcoming soon.
Maggie and Ohm are opposites for dispersion.
What are you attracted to?  Sweet spot or wide stereo?
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yogiboy
5,615 posts
 
The Vandersteen 1ci just might fit the bill!
https://www.vandersteen.com/products/model-1ci
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chicagoblue1977
224 posts
 
Ohm Walsh rave reviews.

I have been wanting to try a pair....think I will.
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