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Best speaker in the $4-6k range.

I am trying to find a speaker that will work well with my KRELL components. I am currently using a pair of B&W N-803's and they tend to be a bit fatiguing at times.

Essentially, what I would like to find is a pair capable of handeling high spl's (much like my previous N-802s), but, with a more liquid upper midrange and sweeter less glaring highs. Used is Okay.

My room is 14'6' by 22' and is open to the dinning room kitchen area on one side with 8'cellings.

By any chance Dynaudio Contour 3.3s or Talon Audio Korus meet my criteria?

Thanks in advance,

Damon

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mscommerce
21 posts
 
Harbeth Monitor 40s around $4.5k used, here at Audiogon.
Vienna Acoustics Strauss (the model slightly smaller than the Mahler). Vandersteen 3s. All brilliant, all non-fatiguing. Or toss the SS amp and switch to tubes.
mfkeleher
146 posts
 
Sonus Faber pairs well with Krell. I've seen used Extrema's on this site in that price range, they would sound great.
subaruguru
1,376 posts
 
You could save a bit and try the Revel F30, or the F50 for more slam. The B&W's hot tweeters are probably NOT a good match with Krells, I concur. The Aeriel 7b, 8 and 10t are all good bets, but I prefer the smoother mids of the Revel.
Take a peek at room treatment to reduce low-treble fatigue, too. Have fun.
rbstehno
1,490 posts
 
I agree with subaruguru on the revel's over the aerial's. There are many speakers out there that are more musical than the aerials for less money. If you are going to keep the krell, listen to the revel, totem, sonus faber, and joseph line of speakers, all very musical and highly rated.
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krell1
250 posts
 
What cables are you using? I have heard to stay away from silver cables with Krell. Are there any room acoustics in place? Even the best system in an untreated room equals mediocre at best. I have N802 with Krell and they are hardly bright at all, just very real and musical. Good luck.
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