2020 Stereo Floor-Standing Speakers To Consider For $7,500 To $15,000

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Stereo Floor-Standing Speakers To Consider For $7,500 To $15,000

01. KEF Reference 3

02. Focal Kanta No. 3

03. B&W 804 D3

04. Joseph Audio Perspective 2 Graphene

4B. Joseph Audio Pulsar 2 Graphene (bookshelf speakers known for big floor standing speaker sound, could be paired with dual subs)

05. Harbeth Monitor 40.2 (slightly over $15,000, still needs a small platform stand)

Any others I should consider? Please post below!!
 
Revel 208b or 228B. 228b may be slightly over but I thought $15k

Magico A3

Dynaudio Contour 60

Monitor Audio Gold or possibly Platinum since up to $15k. I really like the current Monitor Audio models in regards to sound.

If you don't mind the look, JBL 4367. The HDI 308 is even less than $7500 and I was really impressed with their ability.

There are so many options.
 
What’s the associated gear ? Size of the room ? What kind of music do you listen to most ?


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I don’t have anything yet. I will likely purchase the Chord Hugo TT 2 or the Yggdrasil 2 to use as a DAC. And I’ll buy an amp setup that works well with the speakers. The room has a very very tall ceiling perhaps 16 feet, and it’s about 16’ x 24’ perhaps, the kitchens area is on one end, it’s a loft main room, I also have a nice size bedroom. I like everything from rock and roll to modern pop. Female voices especially like Gloria Estefan. I will also watch movies and play video games with it.
 
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I don’t have anything yet. I will likely purchase the Chord Hugo TT 2 or the Yggdrasil 2 to use as a DAC. And I’ll buy an amp setup that works well with the speakers. The room has a very very tall ceiling perhaps 16 feet, and it’s about 16’ x 24’ perhaps, the kitchens area is on one end, it’s a loft main room, I also have a nice size bedroom. I like everything from rock and roll to modern pop. Female voices especially like Gloria Estefan. I will also watch movies and play video games with it.
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If the vocal is main thing I would highly recommend the Harbeth lines. However the Joseph audio with subs would be nice choice and the B&W as all around speakers.
 
Sounds like you need an all round speaker that does most everything, I'd stick to a brand with good dynamics since movies/games.

You mentioned the Hugo that can be a digital preamp. However, you might want to look at the Bryston BDA3 which has multiple HDMI inputs with video pass through. This would be ideal for what you are wanting to do, then maybe use an integrated amp. Unless getting off into HT I don't know of any other higher quality amps etc. that would provide HDMI.

neodinardo said:
I don’t have anything yet. I will likely purchase the Chord Hugo TT 2 or the Yggdrasil 2 to use as a DAC. And I’ll buy an amp setup that works well with the speakers. The room has a very very tall ceiling perhaps 16 feet, and it’s about 16’ x 24’ perhaps, the kitchens area is on one end, it’s a loft main room, I also have a nice size bedroom. I like everything from rock and roll to modern pop. Female voices especially like Gloria Estefan. I will also watch movies and play video games with it.
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neodinardo said:
Stereo Floor-Standing Speakers To Consider For $7,500 To $15,000

01. KEF Reference 3

02. Focal Kanta No. 3

03. B&W 804 D3

04. Joseph Audio Perspective 2 Graphene

4B. Joseph Audio Pulsar 2 Graphene (bookshelf speakers known for big floor standing speaker sound, could be paired with dual subs)

05. Harbeth Monitor 40.2 (slightly over $15,000, still needs a small platform stand)

Any others I should consider? Please post below!!
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I do find Joseph Audio stuff worthy and take a look at Usher very good stuff too ..


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I wondered what would be priced at. The KEF R5 design is clean and easy on the eyes. I’m a big fan of them visually with the all black gloss and copper accents.
 
If your room is big enough you might want to look into the Legacy Focus SE or the model below. You have dealers in Dover and Harrisburg. I am a big fan of the two Reynaud floor standers in that price range but you would have to be willing to go to Amherst, Ma to hear them. Also the Nola KO but doubt you will find a dealer much outside of the NY area.
 
So far I’m feeling KEF Reference 5, Joseph Audio Perspective2 Graphene, and Harbeth 40.2 options. I want to hear these three first. B&W 803 D3 is always the go to for me, but I want to explore options. And I’ll pay attention to these other brands mentioned if I ever come across them. The TT2 is out, might buy the Dave however.
 
$15k used can get about anything musically satisfying. I lumped my speaker and amp money into a pair of dsp speakers and now have the synergy I always hear in demos, but could never get at home. end game go dsp
 
I really enjoy these posts. Best advice I can offer you is become good friends with a Dealer that carry's A LOT of different brands. Then make sure you actually know what sound you're looking for and hopefully that Dealer can help you save a lot of time and money getting there.
 
Vandersteen Quattro Wood CT

Great full range sound with built in powered sub and they can be tuned to the room without using DSP. This makes a huge difference to in room performance unless you are really lucky with how your room sounds. Sound is not forward but the detail is there. Of the choices listed probably closest to the Harbeth? Joseph Audio sounds nice too, different presentation ...
 
Legacy is a good suggestion. They do have some powered versions as well. Interesting to see their Wavelet on either TAS or Stereophile 2019 recommended list in the digital category. A DAC as well as DSP equalization.

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If your room is big enough you might want to look into the Legacy Focus SE or the model below. You have dealers in Dover and Harrisburg. I am a big fan of the two Reynaud floor standers in that price range but you would have to be willing to go to Amherst, Ma to hear them. Also the Nola KO but doubt you will find a dealer much outside of the NY area.
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