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Floorstanders for small rooms? Budget $1200 used

Hi again,

Well, I am still looking at some speaker suggestions, this time for some floor-standing models that work well in smaller rooms. I listen mostly to classic jazz, but also electronic, vocals, classical, and some rock. I need a pretty versatile speaker. My associated equipment is C-J PV10A preamp, MF-2200 amp, Von Schweikert VR-2000 speaker, Arcam CD73T CDP.

My system is pretty warm and lush at this point, so I probably want something maybe a bit more detailed (changing preamp may help too). My current speakers seem pretty musical and not too detailed. They are bit 4-way speakers with a 10" driver and response down to 26hz, and probably a bit too much for the place I am moving to soon (although I won't purchase a new pair until after the move (and I know the speakers won't work). The speakers will be used in a room 11x14ish, with the listening end up against the far wall.

So far I have been thinking about the Soliloquy 5.3's (already posted on this), but am looking for other suggestions as well. I have a budget of no more than $1200 to spend on a speaker (probably used/demo) at this time.

Thanks for any suggestions!
chiho
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boa2
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I've owned both the Soliloquy 5.3 and the 6.2 floorstanders.
Both are excellent speakers, and mate well with ANY amp,
even in a small room. The only thing I found was that in a small room, I preferred single speaker cable (vs. bi-wire), which tended to project too much for my room to handle. These are the most non-fatiguing speaker I've heard. Even after listening for 6-8 hours, I'm still engaged.
And I would agree that $800-900 for a used pair of 5.3's is a steal.
All the best,
Howard
jimd
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There are a pair of Soliloquy 6.3s for sale here on Audiogon. There are listed for $1199 with free shipping. These are the next to the top of the line 6.5s which I have and love. Jim
chiho OP
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Interesting-you don't think those 6.3's will be overpowering in my room? That was the primary reason for looking at the 5.3.
vertewax
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My room is similarly sized and my system is simlarly built on tubes and is warm-ish sounding. I have the Meadowlark Kestrel II's and am VERY VERY happy! They're 2-way floorstanders... no stand needed and better bass. I have them on my long wall, about 8 ft apart and 8ft from my listening spot. A really even sound from top to bottom... and there's good bottom end. The sound is detailed and distict but never harsh. The midrange is beautiful and real. The imaging is amazing and precise. Lastly, the build of these speakers is top notch. OK, one more lastly... Pat at Meadowlark is a great, helpful, nice guy. It all make a difference.
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boa2
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Chiho,

The 6.3's will not overpower your room. I'm using a speaker that goes down to 25Hz, and on the width side of the room. As long as the bass is tight and controlled (which the Soliloquy is), you will not have any problem IMO.

I was not as impressed with the Kestrel II, but of course that was just my experience. I heard them paired with the Unison Unico, and I would lay pesos to churros that Vertewax is used to a more musical sound with his Rogue amps than the setup that I heard.

I've not heard a more amenable lineup than Soliloquy. Simply connect any amp, and you have insta-synergy.
All the best,
Howard
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