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New speakers dilemma for vinyls... Heeelp! :)))

My dear hifi lovers,

In a while I'm going to pull the trigger for a pair of new speakers, in 6000$ range.
My new system will be focused on a Pass Labs XA25 and a Rega Planar 6, I'll have to test both Ania and Exact cartridges as I don't know yet what to choose.
I was looking on the web for recommendations related to vinyls for speakers in such a cost range but found literally nothing. My system will be fully analog, 80% lps, 20% cds. So far I auditioned the Klipsch Forte IV and Sonus Nova 3, very different but both amazing for different reasons. I slightly preferred the Nova as for me the bass is the most important thing. The Forte had a decent one but don't go deep enough, hope to hear the Cornwall IV soon and find that amount of low frequencies missing with the Forte. Unfortunately the dealer couldn't provide a turntable for the listening. This month I'm still auditioning:

Revel Performa3 F208
Focal Kanta 2
Cornwall IV
Spendor A7
Dynaudio Evoke 50

In a first moment I was also strongly considering the Tekton DI's and Volti Razz, they're both still on the list but unfortunately I can't test them because I'm in EU and in addition I'll have to pay tax duties (but this won't be a problem if these speakers are really the best choice).
Anyway even if for next auditionings there will probably be a turntable, It's always hard to get what's better sounding. I have 1000 records and can't test all of them, plus I can't know which one has a solid registration or not.
Does any of you have experience with speakers in a such cost range, using a turntable? And btw did any of you try also the Ania or the Exact?
Please feel also free to recommend any other speakers i didn't mention, I'm extremely flexible and open to any suggestion (excluding Dac).

Thanks!!!
adversam
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mapman
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+1 @uncleang. 

How the speaker and the bottom port interacts with the floor is a big factor. I use Auralex Subdude pads under mine on suspended plywood floors but not on solid concrete foundation (finished room with thin dense carpet and pad).

More on the sub bass activator:
https://ohmspeaker.com/news/sba-what-is-sub-bass-and-how-do-you-activate-it/

I bought the SBA circuit a few years back ( not expensive prices for normal people) and installed it to a pair of old Ohm Ls I refurbished myself as well.
uncleang
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Mine are in the basement on 5" of concrete covered also with dense carpet and thick under-pad.

Years ago I experimented by putting the speakers on 16"X16" acrylic pads, augmented the bass considerably but I didn't think the overall sound was as musical, so out they went.
adversam OP
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@mapman @uncleang these are extremely useful informations, thanks a lot! So basically i ll need a good amount of watt... Wondering if a Van Alstine could be a good match... If I remember well I read that the Ava Vision Set 400 sounded even better than a Parasound A21... Are you also playing lp records on your system? 
uncleang
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Yes, @adversam I play lots of LP’s via my Heybrook TT2/LVX tonearm and OC-9ML cartridge... just bought an AT33/PTGII.. not mounted yet.
Nirvana’s ’Unplugged in New York’ is too unbelievable to describe, the sound-stage, depth and bass guitar are so lifelike you think you’re at the concert.
Pink Floyd’s ’Dark Side of the Moon’ LP (I have the 1973 original pressing - no not some fancy re-mastered 180 gr. version) rattles all my pictures on the wall and that’s with the volume at 11 o’clock!
The Ohm’s would love an Ava Vision SET 400 (or the A21 for that matter).
For $6K you’ll have your cake and eat it too.

adversam OP
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@uncleang thanks for great recommendations... I ll send a message to the dealer in Germany... They probably have the same policy regarding eventual returns... So unless I go to Berlin for trip, I could at least try the 3000 or 2000 at home and decide... that' s something I'd really consider... I also wanted to ask something more technical... I read in an old thread that the new Walshes are very different from the old ones. They are made up of different materials and they are not omnidirectional... did you have any occasion to the test the new Walshes and compare them with yours?
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