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Speaker upgrade

I am planning on upgrading my speakers. I have the following equipment:

B & W 802N speakers
Jeff Rowland M301 amps
Jeff Rowland Synergi IIi preamp
Wadia 270 SE tansport
Harmonix 777 DAC
Audio Magic Power conditioners

I listen to mostly female and male voaclists and older jazz. I am currently happy with the sound that I am getting but I have extra funds at this time and want to upgrade my speakers. My budget is around $10,000. I will sell the speakers after I sell the new ones and use that money to buy the Jeff Rowland 302 amp. What is out there that is a must audition speaker for a 15' x 30' listening sapce? Thanks again for any suggestions.
bryanhod

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bryanhod OP
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Rauliruegas, do you suggest setting up the sub as a bi-amp method discussed by Velodyne?
bryanhod OP
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Thorman, I have been in love with Kharma ceramique for some time. Price is a limiting issue as well as size of the room. I have to, or get divorced, keep the speakers on the shorter 15' dimension location in the room. Does this limit the speakers that will function in such a space from your experience?
bryanhod OP
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I set up a dual sub system. First I tried a single DD-18. Great sub, too much for my room. Then went to dual DD-10s. Great sound but too much boom for my musical taste. I am thinking now of moving towards Avalon Eidolon Diamonds. I recently upgraded to Lamm M 1.2 reference amps which improved my base and sound staging.
bryanhod OP
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Bignerd100, what size room are you Martin Logan's in?
bryanhod OP
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Pops, you mean the divorce? It would be way too hard to move the equipment. Other than that, I can't think of any good reason.
bryanhod OP
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What is the new price for the B&W 802D? I found a pair of Kharma 3.2 for sale. Any opinions on these?
bryanhod OP
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Is there a Kharma dealer in Denver Colorado?
bryanhod OP
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Thank you Samac. I will look for them as well. Good to get out and see a few new speakers on the weekend.
bryanhod OP
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Jeffreybehr, at 8 ohms, the M301 are at 400 watts and the 302 is at 300 watts.
bryanhod OP
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Called Roy, very intersting and I am going down there to audition his best speaker.
bryanhod OP
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I am going to try to audition Karma 3.2 FE, Avalon Eidolon and perhaps the Diamonds, and Green Mountain Audio Continuum 3. Any feedback on these three speakers is appreciated.
bryanhod OP
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I am heading down next week to hear their stuff.
bryanhod OP
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Rauliruegas, what do you think of the Kharma 3.2 two way with a sub? I have heard this is a great combo.
bryanhod OP
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You are right about having too much cash Poloman. I just donated 10K to charity and my kids are too spoiled to get more stuff so I am spending it on myself.

The N802s are great speakers. I really love them. I think they lack a little clarity and a little bass.

Just to let you know, I earned my money by working very hard and came from absolutely nothing. I am very lucky right now and know it.
bryanhod OP
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Rauliruegas

What about just adding a Velodyne DD 15 or 18 sub to my current system? Is that advisable as a first step?
bryanhod OP
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Rauliruegas:

Are a pair of the Velodye DD18 a good fit for a 15' x 30' room or is the DD15 a better choice?
bryanhod OP
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I have purchased a single DD-18 at this time. I will add this then think about a second to get the true stero effect.
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