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.

mightee

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.

I have the Evoke 20s. At SafeNSound you can find open boxes for under 2K.

If you are ok with used, here is a list of 1-3K speakers, as new

azenfalum.com/sp1_2/sp12.htm

 

btw I compared the Dynaudio Special 40’s with the Evoke 20s and chose the Evokes. They are warmer, fuller, more enjoyable for me.

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