Best speaker between 15K-35K

Nice post, Holz. I too was overwhelmed by too-big and sometimes incoherent in the nearfield portrayals of larger great systems, and am happy with the room-friendly compactness and phenomenal performance of my Parsifal Encores (as I relate perhaps way too often!). Matching transducers TO YOUR ROOM is clearly the most critical element in selecting among the behemoths in the top end.

Ecxellent post Holz; we appreciate the info in doing research on speakers. I have a small room 13ftx14ft by 13 feet high, and require a smaller speaker. I would lean towards the Quad, based on reviews, but think it is just too big for my room. The Parsifal is an interesting choice which I had not thought about. I am also considering the Kharma 3.2; any thoughts on this, or any of the other speakers listed above? Thanks.

I would consider the Von Schweikert Vr 5 or Vr 7 --- I would also seriously consider Aerial Acoustics Model 9. Personally, depending on the size of your room, I don't believe you need to spend 20k on speakers to achieve the performance level you seek.

Holz great recommendation but you forgot the Andra
eggleston either the original or the II.

Room size will play a major role. I have not listened to all the speakers on Holz list but I can second the WP 7's with the appropriate sub. I have not heard them with the Whow sub but I have with the Watchdog sub. It would be a match in audio heaven with your ARC pre.