Considering a POSSIBLE replacement for speakers. Opinions?


Upfront, this isn't for Home Theater, just two floor standing speakers and a separate subwoofer. So there is full disclosure. The speakers I am considering replacing are 2008 Monitor Audio Silver RS8's.

Sadly, unlike the Neolithic Era of high end audio, it can be very hard to find a brick and mortar store to visit, listen and compare individual components. That's the way it was done waaay back in the day
 Now, comparisons seem easiest to get by asking questions like this and finding a consensus. So, if you were looking to replace 12 year old speakers that are highly regarded for their day, what are some brands you'd consider without losing your mind and deciding you need $4,000 speakers? And thanks as always.

j
stereoisomer
You should take a serious look at Spendor. I bought a pair for a second system and they are very impressive.
@stereoisomer if you are in DFW get ahold of James at Raven Audio and audition the CeLest Towers. www.ravenaudio.com

He lives in DFW and can arrange a demo I am sure.

I will have a set of their new monitors in a couple of weeks to demo.

I have their tower and love them.
Maybe try the Audiophiles guide by PS Audio? Perhaps you have exactly what is needed, minus proper setup?
Spatial M5 Sapphire or the M3’s for $5k. Check out New Record Day’s YouTube review on the M3’s
I would do yourself a favor and try to listen to a good american vintage speaker made before 1979 they will shock you in so many ways on all types of music and you will have an heirloom to pass down to the rest of your family.