Picking Speakers 20k-30k


Recently built a HiFi System with much help from this site, now I’m looking at upgrades.  Strongly considering an all-Aavik system but looking at speaker options before I pull the trigger on anything, hence the following question: If you were buying new speakers in the 20-30k range (used or new), what’s on your shortlist?  Bonus points if you have suggestions based on synergy with Aaviks electronics.

If it helps the conversation: 21’X 19’ treated listening room with cathedral ceiling. Listen to a wide variety of music.

thanks for your expertise!

128x128brewerslaw

@grislybutter is the list provided all speakers that you know of (or at least have data on) in that price range or is it all speakers you would consider purchasing in that price range?  If it’s the former, which would go on your Mt. Rushmore of Roughly 30k Speakers?  Thanks again!

@larryi thanks for all those suggestions!  There’s a number on your list I’ve not heard (or even heard of) so my rabbit hole just got deeper!

@brewerslaw 

I read a lot of reviews and heard a few of them. But overall, I know nothing about 20K+ speakers. I know about 1-4K speakers, and that's what I have a database for. I just collected some info on all audiophile brands.

I am interested in the following speaker brands, maybe Mt. Rushmore level :)

  • Dynaudio
  • Qln
  • Harbeth
  • Revel
  • Acora Acoustics
  • Marten
  • Sonus Faber
  • Totem

but they may not "peak" at 30K, more like 10K.

Hmm you have Paradigm Persona 3F with matching subs now? You are already there speaker wise. You are chasing a ghost. Do you use the anthem for bass management/crossover? If so you might get better sound with higher end separates. Keep in mind you would need some bass management somewhere still. 
 

I find the persona pretty bright but maybe you don’t. 
 

for me I would look at horns or panels for something different.