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Opposite of Thiel

Got the bug. Love my new Thiel CS2.4 loudspeakers. Thinking of getting rid of my Eminent Technology LFT-8b planars, mostly because they're so damn big. They do sound glorious, though.

So if I picked up another pair of speakers physically on the size of the Thiels or smaller, what would be a great candidate with a wholly different set of attributes than the Thiels? Here is what I love about my CS2.4's:

-- resolution & detail
-- frequency response
-- ruthless treatment of upstream equipment + recording

So I'm thinking I might want to try something eminently "musical", maybe not full-range, but sweet and euphonic with a broad, deep soundstage and great fun factor. Pinpoint imaging may not be necessary, but I have to say I love that huge soundstage my planars provide.

Amp: Bryston 4BSST2
Preamp: Parasound Halo JC-2
CD: Cambridge Audio 840C
Turntable: VPI Traveler with Dynavector HO MC cartridge

Budget is $5K or less. Some brands that have caught my eye:

Paradigm S2
Proac
Dynaudio

Smaller, narrow electrostats?

Any thoughts are appreciated.
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douglas_schroeder
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If at all possible keep the LFT-8B's as well! I reviewed it for Dagogo.com and its a terrific value panel speaker. You will adore the experience of having both technologies available to you - whichever dynamic speaker you settle on. The LFTs used will not bring a huge windfall because they are so affordable in the first place. For about $5K you can find a wide variety of excellent speakers; the $1k additional would not make or break the purchase, imo.

BUT, having both to swap is wonderful! Something to consider. If it's a space issue, you have no choice, but if possible there's nothing like the thrill of two vastly different experiences to suit one's mood. :)
audioconnection
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Pre owned Vandersteen Quatros
Still phase and time correct so it will sound
correct to you
You might enjoy the flexibility they offer.
also Dealer for 20 years...
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martykl
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Verity speakers are another small floorstander that leans more toward "musicality" than ruthless accuracy.

Marty
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czbbcl
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I went from a pair of Thiel 3.6's to Focal 1007Be's and have not looked back ........
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yashu
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I had Thiel 2.3 for a couple of years, and traded for Proac Response 2.5. Thiels were to fatiguing for me after long listening sessions.

Loved the musicality of the Proac's which served me well for many years. Still love them but got the bug and purchased Dynaudio C1 signature. They are somewhere between the Thiel and Proac. So far I'm quite pleased with the results.

For you I would strongly recommend Proac. Very musical with a deep broad soundstage. I am now considering selling my Proac's.

Cheers.
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