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The best mini monitors you have heard?

Two ways, either stand-mounted or small floor standers. If you have good experience, could you share? I have been using the Kharma 3.2s for a few years, so take that as my reference point. I have heard the Magico Minis...impressive initially but too aggressive for prolonged listening..and arguably overpriced IMHO. I haven't heard the MKII version. I recently heard the Dynaudio Confidence C1, driven by Plinius electronics. I was impressed, esp when i found out it can be had for 1/3 to 1/4 the price of the 3.2s or the Minis. What else is out there? please share.
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rwwear
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Which Charios do you have Jaybo? I have the Academy III Jrs. Love'em
rwwear
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Nice speakers Jaybo. Here's a pic of mine from the Savant site.

http://www.savantaudio.com/academ3j.html
rwwear
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You don't see many Charios in the US. They are very fine in my opinion. They are not great in the bass dept. They only go down to 50hz or so. My room is pretty big and they are out in the room quite a ways so I use a sub with them. They are only 43 inches tall. The larger model went down to 27hz.
rwwear
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It is hard to find the jrs. but there was a pair for sale on audiogon a few weeks ago. Chario still makes excellent speakers though.
rwwear
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I don't know but there are reviews on Chario's website. I think the Serendipity is the replacement since it is in the Academy line. http://www.chario.it/prods.php?lang=1
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