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What to buy?

Hi: I'm looking for a good pair of floor standing speakers but I don't know anything and I'm hoping for suggestions here.  I've been considering Martin Logan Electromotion, Goldenear Triton 3+ and Revel F35. I can raise about $2,000 in a month. The room is 20 x 20, the music is mostly rock. The amp is an Emotiva XPR5 which has respectable power. I don't mind something good that's maybe been superseded, trailing edge, a floor model or demo - but something you can't argue with at the price.

Thanks - rev
revnice
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audionoobie
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No one can possibly answer this question for you. They can only tell you what they like. There are literally hundreds of speakers in this price range.

Where do you live? Do you have a dealer show room in your area? If so, I would set up an appointment and start demoing some gear. Bring music that you are familiar with or see if they have a streamer that you can control.

Enjoy the journey!

grinnell
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Focal or Paradigm
ocean2059
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I have used Emotiva amp with Magnepan 1.7 and really enjoy the sound delivery, dynamics and soundstage openness of the combo. I highly recommend the Magnepan 1.7s. 
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yogiboy
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Check out Klipsch!!
https://www.crutchfield.com/shopsearch/klipsch_floor_standing_speakers.html
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twoleftears
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The Vandersteen 2Ce Signature III is now $3300 new, but you will find a previous generation, used, close to your target point. That’s what I would do.

If not, look at Wharfedale’s offerings, and go as far up the ladder as you can afford.

These would be great and right on the nose: https://www.crutchfield.com/p_336EVO44WN/Wharfedale-EVO4-4-Walnut.html

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