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best speakers for vocals?

Hi, I was wondering what people's thoughts are on speakers that are best for vocal centric music? I am looking for speakers that are best at reproducing vocals, especially female in the most lifelike, 3-dimensional, airy, emotional manner. I am trying to recreate a lifelike, live show, front row sound. To this end, I prefer a speaker that can create a holographic soundstage with a palpable vocal sound with some weight.

I listen mainly to jazz, pop, adult contemporary, down tempo.

My budget is < $15,000.
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usblues
1,217 posts
 
Merlins....very clear and real...
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tboooe OP
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Thanks everyone. My only problem with electrostats are their size and lack of bass...granted i have only heard the martin logans. but i agree the sound is crystal clear. one thing though, i did not find electrostats be as warm and emotional and I would have preferred. am i wrong?
elsneb
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I agree with Songwriter72 on this one. I own the Green Mountain Audio Callisto which are way under your budget. Live sound with voice like the band is right in front of me. Friends say the band is here. You could easily move up the GMA line. Give Roy Johnson a call at GMA.

http://www.greenmountainaudio.com
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cleopatra52
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The original Quad 57s. Nothing else, except maybe the big Soundlabs or the Beveridge, come even close.
bkonig
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I must disagree with Jtgofish - I have owned many speakers over the years. Electrostatics (Martin Logan CLS, Quad 57's, Quads 63's) and heard many others. Also owned ribbons (big Apogee Scintilla) and planars. I have come to the conclusion that great dynamic speakers sound the most real.
I really cannot say what the best speakers for vocals are. There is no correct answer given all the system and room variables. There are so many things out there and everyone has such varied tastes. However, I can say that the Verity Parsifal Encores were spooky real on voices. However, I do not think it will do everything you are looking for (not as dimensional and airy as some).
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