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Some of the Best speakers for Prog Rock/Metal

Hi guys,

I'm in the hunt for speakers, preferably floorstanders, that would be best suited for progressive rock/metal. Common bands I listen to, to name a few, are: Opeth, Tool, Agalloch, Kamelot, Dark Tranquillity, Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Nightwish, etc. If any of you know some of these bands, you know that they're not just balls out metal, but they have a lot more intricacies to them as well.

I honestly don't even know where to begin in the search for speakers that would be best for this. I do know that I plan on getting a tube CDP and tube amps to go with whatever speakers. So, list out some speakers/brands that would be great for this. At this point, don't worry about budget, just nothing above the $8-10K range.
heywaj10
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Another I've never heard but would interest me in general with a tube amp for any kind of music including prog/metal would be the Shindo Latour.

http://www.toneimports.com/shindo/latour.html
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You probably want something that does not sound harsh or forward. Look for a design with a midrange scoop ( a dip in the midrange response from 1K to 4K or in practice a speaker with 6" or larger midrange and with a tweeter crosssed over high say at 4KHZ).
heywaj10 OP
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Thanks for all your responses guys, I'm definitely going to look into all those models. One thing I'll throw out there is that I don't necessarily have to use tube amps. If a tubed CDP and/or tube pre-amp smoothed out some of the highs enough for a SS amp to work with it, then perfectly fine. I just keep hearing more and more about tubes and how they can be fantastic for my genre of music.

Also, I'm currently 23 with a very limited income...for now. I'm trying to get ideas for when I go out and actually do listening demos as I save up for my big rig in the future. Thanks again guys, keep the recommendations coming!
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heywaj10 OP
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I may have written unclearly before, but I am looking for speakers UNDER the $8-10K range. Also, I'm CURRENTLY 23 and with a limited income. My tastes far exceed my wallet at this point in my life. I'm looking to save for a system of higher value in the future (hopefully within the 5 year range or so).

FTW, I'm going to say I'll go with SS Amps. I'll use a tubed CDP/pre-amp to go along with them. My will to save for such a system is extremely high.

I don't know how you guys feel about Paradigm, but would their Signature line be good for me to look into? Thanks again.
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