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Best floorstanders for classical?

I saw this question elsewhere and it resonates with me too: I would love to own a pair of Quad 988/989, possibly with sub(s), but space considerations absolutely disallow it. Which small foot-print floorstander would bring me closest to that sound? If you can't or don't wish to use the Quads as reference, which one would be best in your opinion, for classical music in a medium room?

My buying budget is <$3k used, should also work with a good ss 60w/ch amp, but listening-now and planning-for-future budget is unlimited!
aktchi
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
Are these to large? http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/hyperion/938.html

A used pair would fit your budget. This guy has owned many Planer/Stat types and mentions Quad also.

[url]http://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.pl?forum=MUG&n=71198&review=1[/url]

Dave
ajahu
306 posts
 
Used wilson benesch smaller floorstanding models, like actor or curve. Theyre very good for classical music, if partnered by the right electronics (as all speakers).
holzhauer
201 posts
 
I suggest the Shahinian Obelisk. It is a small footprint floorstander and is closer to the Quad sound than any box speaker I have heard. It also has remarkably deep bass for a speaker of its size (important for large scale classical music). Try www.shahinianacoustics.com Shahinian speakers are famous for reproduction of classical music.
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