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Opinions on the new Meadowlark Kestrel '2'

I am in the market for some new speakers in the $1700 price range. I sit about 8' from the speakers so "BIG" speakers are out of the question.

I have heard excellent comments about Meadowlarks Kestrel. My question is, how good are the new models? Are they good for near field, and 2' out from the wall?

I have the McIntosh MA-6500 integrated amp. Thank you all in advance for your guidance.

I have also formed a short list of others I am considering, so I welcome any comments. And, I will be buying only new from an authorized dealer, so no used suggestions please. Thank you again.

short list:
Meadowlark Kestrel 2
Polk Audio Ls15i
Vienna Acoustic Bach
Totem Hawk
PSB Silveri
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captpenny
23 posts
 
The Swift is NOT bass shy in the right room and I run mine with tubes. But don't take an owners word, Phasecorrect seems to knows more.
captpenny
23 posts
 
Getting back to the original question, the Kestrel 2 of course has more (better?) bass output,is slightly more
focused,has a larger sound stage and has a bit more at the extreme top end. But you better ask Phasecorrect because
his opinion is right and what I heard might be all wrong.
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