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New house, wife reveals she hates my Maggies- looking for stand mount speaker suggestions

Just closed on a new house and as we were walking through and discussing furniture, my wife revealed she has always hated my Maggies and wants them not to make the move.  I have had a semi-dedicated music room, so they were kind of out of sight at our old place, so she never complained.  So a bad news but good news (new speakers!) situation.

Present set up is near field, room perhaps 10x10,but partially open, angled ceilings for some pretty good acoustics. Should be able to set up similar size near field space in new home.

Amp is Primaluna HP with 8xEL34, Conrad Johnson ET7 tube preamp, PS Audio Direct stream DAC and Naim Uniti digital ripper/hard drive.  I listen to lots of different music, but always come back to acoustic guitar or piano with female or male vocalists, or acoustic jazz.  Big soundstage, vocal warmth and detail (guitar strings plucking) are what I enjoy.

My Wife liked (the looks of) my old Rogers LS3/5a back in the day, or my Reference 3a Royal Masters.  So I figure I will be looking for a stand mount monitor.  But my budget is $5-10k, used or new, so I suspect I can do better than the LS3/5a.

i have always loved the Joseph Audio Pulsars, but you never see them used and the new graphine ones are out of my price range. Looking for other ideas:  Sonus Faber are easy to look at, but I have never listened to their monitors.  The monitor versions of Raidho and Focals are ugly enough to fail the WAF test.

so help me out here- what should I consider?

meiatflask
whitestix
734 posts
 

This issue of WAF comes up all the time on this forum and amongst my audio friends.  I bought a $5K system for a friend and after a year, he had to get rid of it... because his wife objected to the speaker cables on the floor.  Man up and buy what you want.  The emasculation of adult males is off the charts, so assert your wishes and buy whatever speakers you choose.  Jezz, man up, my friend.   

ghdprentice
8,273 posts
 

My partner of 40 years occasionally likes to tease me about all the money I have spent on audio equipment. On the other hand she has recognized how I have worked 60 to 80 hours a week for decades and is happy to see me enjoy some of what I have worked for. We have a partnership where we try and encourage each other to achieve, but to also enjoy the fruits of our labor.

Women, no matter how liberated believe the decor of a home is a direct reflection of them. So, they must be somewhat self-aware to recognize you live there as well. I think this is a necessary quality for someone I would be in for a long term relationship. 

mlsstl
1,488 posts
 

Pretty simple concept that a long term relationship with anyone requires some compromise from both sides. My wife of 49 years knows my quirks and I know hers. We both have some good stories about the other and what each has to put up with.  I'm very happy we've both figured out what works for us. 

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jg4
7 posts
 

Devore Fidelity. 
Handmade in Brooklyn NY, gorgeously finished and love tubes (particularly within the Orangutan series). There are at least a couple of options in the 10k$ and under range.

bradwbradley
15 posts
 

I also second the Triangle Duettos 40th anniversary monitor recommendation. There are many reviews that will give you an idea on what they are about. 

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