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Is $3000 pushing the limits for a geat monitor??

I want to go to a monitor speaker because I cannot physically handle the weight and size of a 80lbs floor standing speakers any longer.

I have looked at several monitors like the Sonus Faber Venere MKII series; Lenaham ML-1 made in Australia, Spendor, Harbeth. I have listened to the older Dynaudio Excite 12 and new version, Excite 14. I like the sound of both of the latter speakers, but the dealer insists I hear the Dynaudio Focus 160. Unfortunately, he has none in stock to buy or for audition.

Therefore, any member currently own a pair of the Focus 160, or have auditioned them recently. I need some good feedback about this model's sound quality before charging in and buying them. I also want to get opinions about whether a monitor can compete with a large floorstander. Thanks to all !!!!!
sunnyjim

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nonoise
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Sunnyjim and Hifisoundguy:
I hope this covers both your queries and not highjack the thread but I'm presently breaking in some Clearwave Duet 6 monitors (in Indian Rosewood) and like what I'm hearing.

I've only had them for two days now and am told to expect a couple hundred hours to break in (gotta love those Accuton ceramic drivers). It's way too early to give an honest opinion but...

With my Tonian Labs Tl-D1s, it's like sitting in the front row. With the Duets, it's like sitting halfway back to the mid section and I'm liking it more and more. It's all a matter of perspective but with more oomph in the mids and I now no desire whatsoever for a sub. YMMV

I'll report back after they break in but it looks like I may be giving up my front row seats. :-)

All the best,
Nonoise
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