Checkout used stuff. There is a really nice pair of Dynaudio Special 40’s on trmaudio.com for 1900. This would be an upgrade over the Evoke series and still within budget but just barely. I’d also check out Totem, ProAc and Sonus Faber. The Diamond series from Wharfedale is one of the best value speakers, so it might be difficult to make a noticeable improvement looking at new speakers in that price range.
Floor to Bookshelf
I have a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 towers that I like but are simply too large for my listening position. A smaller pair of floorstanders would work just fine, but since I presume I will one day be moving everything into a smaller listening space, I'm thinking of taking this opportunity to move down to standmount speakers.
That said, I'd love some recommendations for a pair of speakers that would still feel like an upgrade in sound. Non-fatiguing detail is most important to me, as is imaging and soundstage. Right now I'm looking at the Dynaudio Evoke 20, but those are a bit pricey. I'd like to spend less if I can but the budget is probably $1k-$2k.
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considering that you'd probably need stands (and maybe a separate subwoofer), query how much floor space you're actually savings w/bookshelves vs. a smaller (fuller range) floorstander. as with @perkadin i'd also buy used--scrolling through the listings i saw some nice psb synchrony and monitor audio in your price range in addition to those he mentioned. |
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