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Your favorite musical non fatiguing speakers?

I've been auditioning speakers in the $5k to $8k range. I liked some of the Dynaudio, Sonus Faber, and even B&Ws in that range. Maybe it was the setup but in the back of my mind thought all of these could sound exciting but also fatiguing long term. And I'd hate to spend that kind of doe with that being the case.

I'm looking to use a solid state Cary amp and the tubed Cary SLP 05 pre for electronics FWIW.

From other threads I'm hearing Proacs Joseph Audio Aerials Harbeth and others may fit the bill. What are your favorite speakers for musicality and lack of listening fatigue? I'll be traveling to the next state to audition more next week.
larrybou
bifwynne
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@Bondman ... I agree with you.

It's a present concern and has been for some time. Right now I'm listening to a classical Wagner LP with my handy Radio Shack SPL meter next to me.

Classical is not as bad as rock, but even some classical selections can have a dynamic range of 30 to 40 db, peaking at 95+ db on transients. Rock music, which is more often dynamically compressed, is easier to regulate ... but I do miss listening at 90+ db. So I've settled for low/mid 80 db levels and try to mix it up with classical.

Long answer for ... I agree with you.
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audiolabyrinth
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@ Wolf_Garcia, Hi, your 4-20-14 post gave me a good laugh here on my Birth-day today, Thankyou, you are a riot, meaning- entertaining to say the least!
larrybou OP
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I never heard of the Verity speaker line before starting this thread but ended up buying nice pair of used Parcifal Ovations used on Audiogon.

Thanks for your help!
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jmcgrogan2
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Congrats on the new speakers. Enjoy!
kiddman
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Well, you bought one of the best speaker lines on the market, based on sound, not "paid by advertising" reviews. Enjoy.
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