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Speaker help under $2,500
Eddy, you should take a listen to Omega speakers.  I just committed to Omega Super Alnico Monitors at $1995 (also available as floor standers at I think about $2900).  These are fantastic for human voice and especially female vocals - Rebecca Pidg... 
best speakers for vocals?
Absolutely try Omega Super Alnico Monitor ($2K) - fantastic reproduction of female voice and acoustic instruments, clarity, imaging, the whole package, very efficient, and at least based from posts on multiple forums, work very well with tubes, es... 
Harbeth vs JM Reynaud
Success!!!!  Well, I've made my decision.  The Omega Super Alnico Monitor is the winner. How a speaker can sound this good for such an affordable price is beyond me. After some initial concerns regarding some high end harshness, all that fell away... 
Harbeth vs JM Reynaud
Pc123v: I only was able to audition the 30.1s at home. Compared with the Omegas, they are pretty similar in imaging (both very very good), vocals were also very good and similar with both. The Omegas might be a bit clearer in the vocals/enunciatio... 
Harbeth vs JM Reynaud
I am approaching 50 hrs break-in on them. Even right out of the box, vocals and acoustic instruments (e.g., guitar, mandolin) sound phenomenal - having no previous experience with single full range driver speakers, I am amazed at what these speake... 
Harbeth vs JM Reynaud
Thanks to all who have provided their thoughts and suggestions. I thought I would update folks on where I am in my speaker upgrade process. An Audiogon member kindly invited me over to hear his big Reynauds to give me a feel for the JMR sound. The... 
Harbeth vs JM Reynaud
The 30.1's filled my room very nicely. I guess the reason I am interested in the JMRs is that there are the several reviews from folks that have Spendor and/or Harbeth preferences/tastes/leanings that favorably compare the JRMs. In the review here...