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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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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? :)

rodar93
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You like the harbeth, why not the m40s. Or maybe spendor floor stander

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oddiofyl
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I remember when I got divorced the last thing I was thinking about was buying speakers.  I was lucky to have enough cash to buy my headphone amp and a new pair of Grados.     

I packed up my system and put it in storage until the dust settled.   Fortunately I did not get "taken to the cleaners"  but a lot of guys do....    OP's priorities out of whack maybe????

 

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