Best Compact Floorstanders?


Hi folks,

I am wondering if anyone here has come to the same conclusion as I did...

A). Floor standers are better value
B). Old used speakers are best value
C). We're not talking for loud party style use obviously!

My favorite so far (I've owned 4 pairs) are the 'B&W P4' Transmission Line speakers. Not for bass freaks though!

If you're interested in them they are listed today in an online auction...You can guess where!

Cheers
joshcloud9
Im getting great sound from my Shelby+ Kroll Nano monitors paired with some great sounding JWN Eico HF 20 rebuild monos. I've yet to hear better soundstage depth and 3d imaging from any floorstander. I can only imagine how much better things would sound with the matching woofer monitor.
I have absolutely no desire to switch floorstanders, particularly the multi driver variety equipped with complex xovers and wicked phase angles that requirie amps in the 5 figure range to drive them properly. As always YMMV
I bought a pair of used Silverline Preludes and a used REL Q150e sub...for an embarrassingly small amount of money. They are astonishingly great, as am I for having such refined purchasing skills.
I've owned several compact floorstanders over the years (Totem, Tekton, Vandersteens, Salk, etc.) and the best are definitely Dynaudio Excite X32's. They are the most neutral, natural, balanced and musical I've heard in a compact design. There is something just "right" about the Dyns. They have a small footprint, but sound much bigger than their size would suggest.