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Started with $1k speakers … what now?

I got into this hobby during Covid, browsing YouTube reviews my first speakers were Polk L100s and Sonus Faber Lumina 1s. Not bad as an entry point, but wondering what would be the next level is where a speaker is built with fewer compromises in the drivers and crossover design.  My hope was that in the $5k range truer “hifi” entry points may be found in a small room system with a REL t5x. My source and amplification is already in the $5k range. 
 

I visited a hifi store recently but was overwhelmed by the amount of choice and unsure what would be an upgrade based on first listening impressions alone. 
 

Thanks in advance for any insights.

jdavis234
erik_squires
16,057 posts
 

OMG, Fritz is such a small time operator, that there are no used Fritz speakers says nothing about the brand.

I don't know of another high end maker (and his speakers are!) that will let you audition, and work with you personally to find the right pair for you.  That's bespoke service.

gemoody
137 posts
 

MoFi Source Point 10

or 

Fyne F701 (with patience, will show up used at the upper end of your price range.

 

balooo2
100 posts
 

@erik_squires

"OMG, Fritz is such a small time operator, that there are no used Fritz speakers says nothing about the brand."

I would beg to differ for me it suggests owners tend to keep them because it is superior product. I just spoke with Fritz,he has been building speakers for 50 years and has built thousands of units, good luck finding someone willing to let go of them is what I’m experiencing. Aside from that we discussed the merits of the brand (including video review examples) at length earlier in this thread. Perhaps I misunderstood your comment?

erik_squires
16,057 posts
 

I just don't think the number we find in the used market is an indicator of value one way or another unless we take into account volume vs. say JBL or B&W or Martin Logan. 

balooo2
100 posts
 

Point taken however I disagree,no one has made mention of JBL or B&W or Martin Logan thus far in this thread as something the OP should seek out new or used.

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