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Getting a Divorce and can now buy floor standing speakers

So, I am getting rid of the wife (divorce, I am not burying her in the backyard!) and can now get big floor standing speakers. I currently have a Luxman integrated and model 30 Harbeth speakers, and a very good sub. Very neutral/natural sound, can listen for long sessions. But I don't get a very good image, and it seems a little too laid back. I listen mainly to singer-song writers, both male and female. Lots of acoustic/piano.

There are so many floor standers now, I'd like to shorten the list. Any suggestions to start my search? I am located in southern CA, so I can listen to almost any brand. Price should be under $100K. 

I may lose a wife, but so far the freedom/cash is worth it.

Thanks all!

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yyzsantabarbara
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Go have a listen to the new Open Baffle speaker from Requisite Audio in Ventura, CA.

Requisite Audio | High-End Audio For Creators & Connosouirs (it is not on the web site)

I was thinking of selling my Yamaha NS5000 speakers to buy the Requisite Open Baffle. I changed my mind since my finances improved and I would miss the NS5000. I managed to convince the wife to have 2 pairs of speakers in the Livingroom, the NS5000 and the Open Baffle.

Lots of acoustic/piano.

Have a listen to the NS5000 for piano.

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deadhead1000 OP
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@Grislybutter

I'm quite serious!

Thanks guys!

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@carlsbad2 

I'm not sure what WBF is referring too. Sounds like I should know, but I don't.

thanks!

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@deadhead1000 

When I searched for my first high end speakers, I listened to the best I could find at audio shows (AXPONA, Pacific Audio Fest (Seattle, WA), T.H.E. Show (LA)) and brink and mortar stores.  After finding the sound I like, then tried to reproduce it within my budget.

First create a list of the latest high-end speakers you'd like to demo like from Stereophile's Recommended Components and The Absolute Sound magazine's Editors Choice Awards (past issues: March 2024, November 2024).

Pick out demo CDs/Vinyl, then go to high-end audio stores and shows.  I've visited/demoed many high-end audio stores in the Los Angeles area by Googling "high end audio".

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@decooney 

Damn, those are some big speakers! I might not get married again, but I'd like to at least have a few dates that last longer than one.

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