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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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lowhertz
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Another option.  For $100,000 you could hire musicians to play for you.

guscreek
22 posts
 

How, exactly can one drop 100k on speakers and not  love them, ANY of them?  At that point it seems like it is no longer about the music.

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jhconnor
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Hey fellow Deadhead! I live in Dallas but I do business with Sunil at Sunny Components in Covina. He's a great guy and has both Rockport and Stenheim (plus others).  IMO you couldn't go wrong with either of those lines. Personally, I have the Stenheim 5SE's. I'm extremely happy. Someone said- at that price point how could you be unhappy with any of the speakers?  I tend to agree. But ultimately it comes down to your taste and what you think sounds good. There is no best. Working with a quality individual like Sunil can certainly aid in helping you get the most out of your system- he's certainly helped me build a system that has exceeded my wildest expectations. 

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ozzy62
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You guys are responding to a ghost…..

livinon2wheels
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So...I have to ask if upgrading your audio system is a catalyst for divorce? It was never a factor in any of mine and with being down for the count 3 times, you would think it would rear its ugly head. Never happened. Just wondering what you guys think? :)

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