The C3s "blew me away". If they weren't $17KThe last two pair in the classifieds were both listed for under $5K. It could be worth the wait. The GMA's are outstanding speakers, as you already know.
Do these speakers exist?
1) Time and phase-aligned (thus 1st-order xovers).
2) At least 90dB/W/m sensitive, 6+ ohms nominal and 20W SET-friendly (flat impedance).
3) Two or three way.
4) Floorstanders - flat to 35-40Hz.
5) Under $10K.
The new Thiel 3.7 qualifies. Is there another speaker? I can think of several with all but one of those qualities but none with all of them.
2) At least 90dB/W/m sensitive, 6+ ohms nominal and 20W SET-friendly (flat impedance).
3) Two or three way.
4) Floorstanders - flat to 35-40Hz.
5) Under $10K.
The new Thiel 3.7 qualifies. Is there another speaker? I can think of several with all but one of those qualities but none with all of them.