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Looking for speaker suggestions

I am currently contemplating a speaker upgrade. I do very much like my current Shahinian Hawks and will most probably keep them in reserve, as I can always use the bottoms as a pair of subs. But I have listening more recently to a lot more Jazz and classic rock.

 I initially considered trying the Klipsch Heresy III’s again after owning the II’s years ago but from what I read they have not done away with the fatiguing factor that drove me from them initially. Although my system has changed dramatically since then also.

 I am thinking of keeping them used as you can usually end up with a speaker you can’t afford new that way, perhaps they are older technology but that is the tradeoff. Wilson Puppy could fit the bill, but condition is also a factor.

Listening room is dedicated, 15 x 25. Associated electronics, ARC LS27, Levinson 333, PS Audio Direct Stream, PS Memory Player and a Magnum Dynalab MD809

Budget, ideally around 5k but can go more for something exceptional (max 10k)

Suggestions?


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tomic601
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In your range you could get a used pair of Vandersteen Quattro Wood and have a few bucks left over
new Treo CT, essentially same tweeter technology as the $62K flagship
i fit the fanboy bill but with other girlfriends...
i have a pair of Cornwalls nicely updated in the garage....
but
you should go listen for sure
there are some great dealers out there who carry a real mix of things
just listen long enough to get past wow and hi-fi and into the mystic....
er
i meant
music...

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beernut
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I have new Forte III's and am very impressed. The best Klipsch speaker I have owned of 4 different pair. Never owned Heresy's but would like to some time. I agree, the Triton Series from GoldenEar are excellent and excel with jazz. Some find the ribbon tweeter a bit to diffuse, certainly not like a horn. I have owned both and prefer the dynamics of the horns I the newer Klipsch...
gpwdr
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I love my Thiel speakers.
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instlouis
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Your ARC and ML 333 are looking for a pair of B&W 802D's ... Find a well cared for used pair around $7-8k or better and never look back. Bi-wire them from the ML for an added kick. They(ML Amps and B&W 802's)  were made for each other.  Mine have been reborn using my PS Audio DAC and PWT and you can see if you like the DAC without the ARC  Pre-Amp. ( I'm still deciding on that !??! ) 

Hope you find what you like.  
toetapaudio
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Boenicke W5, W8 or W11

www.toetapaudio.com , links to reviews and manufacturer.

Very open, revealing and naturally balanced speakers. Beautifully made in Switzerland from solid hardwood, inside is CNC machined, unique construction.

There are some good videos on YouTube by Audio Prana, the US distributor, which give you some idea of their performance.

You won’t find a better speaker in your price group imo, in fact they better many speakers costing x3 the price.
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