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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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krell1
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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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timo
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Legacy Focus 20/20.
socrates
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The new Von Schweikert VR4SE at $6K, no contest.
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theo
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I would say the best route for you to go is to try a new cable. What are you using now? Try to find a dealer that will let you do some in home demos. Also check out the usedcable.com lending library. I am not a big Krell fan I always felt they were a little krisp wjich may be a bi product of speed. Try a laid back cable before you plunge into new speakers.
3chihuahuas
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I was using a pair of B&W 804 and had similar fatiguing experiences. It was hard for me to listen for more than 30 minutes. After 8 months I decided to part with my 804's and purchased Dyn's 3.3. The Dyn's seems to perform better with my existing components. Hopefully, it will do the same for you. I have to mentioned that the Dyn's really opens up when you're feeding it with lots of current!
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