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Best speakers 2,500 can buy.

I am currently looking at Totem Hawks, Gallo ref3,and merlin TSM speakers. I have narrowed it to these three. But I cannot decide from here. I have an average room at 14x24, and I listen to music 75% versus video 25%. I am looking for a very detailed hi resolution type speaker. I want it to be very musical also. I have climbed up the ladder from polks to B&Ws, but want my next purchase to last a long while. Need opinions.
dritchey
lkissinger
4 posts
 
If you are willing to go to ~$3,000 I don't believe you can match the performance of used Genesis Technologies 500's. They are a former Stereophile class A and unbelievable with a relatively small footprint. Outstanding bas and extremely detaild mids and highs and you don't need a monster amp to drive them. Check the stereophile archives for the review Magazine: Stereophile
Reviewed: May 1999, vol 22, iss 5
Reviewer: Rubinson
They are not easy to find at $3,000 but there is a pair for sale right now on A'gon.
mezzrow
114 posts
 
I "third" the VA Beethovens. They are very musical and sound great with a variety of music. They are somewhat placement-senstive, though, and like a fair amount of power.
asonicyouth
120 posts
 
used pair of vandersteen 3a signatures
bgrazman
226 posts
 
I vote for the gallos (but I already voted with my checkbook).
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dseid
48 posts
 
Used Vandy 3A Sigs, or new Vandy 2se's for $1500 and $1k left over for some music!
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