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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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wyoboy
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gosh--so few choices below 100K but i'll try:

High Efficiency if you want to try some cool tube flea amps:  Avantgarde--definitely a statement speaker i've always wanted to hear

Low Efficiency:  I'm with the Rockport crowd--heard some Cygnus at a high end shop in Phoenix and didn't want to leave the store--i could have bought them if i also wanted a divorce....

take the advice to spend some of it on plane tickets to listen to as many as you can

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gavman
139 posts
 

I see folk have mentioned Steve @WBF's move up from Wilson

Strange that no-one has disclosed the brand he is moving to: Zellaton.

Fairly confident they will wipe the floor with most of the recommended alternatives.

Tbh WBF is a far better place to ask about high end gear.

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ozzy62
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Still MIA…..

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limomangus
1,485 posts
 

Well I'm divorced twice .I have a house full of audio equipment, lps,cds....no wife but 2 girls friends who are great  So....at 73 I'm having the time of my life....good luck my man..   

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ltmandella
174 posts
 

Proac...

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