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Looking for speaker recommendations

I retired a couple of years ago and as a hobby have become a bit of an audiophile.  I need some speaker advice from those of you who know more than I. 

I listen mostly to classical and jazz. System is on most of the day for background music.  I do more critical listen from 8-10 in the evening at low volume (50-60 db.)


Been buying and selling gear and my current system is a Mac computer, Teac UD-301 DAC/preamp, Classe CT-2300 amp, Vandersteen 2CE signature speakers. My listening space is a 20 X 18 foot living room with cathedral ceilings. Due to WAF restrictions, the stereo system is in a corner of the room with the speakers 10 feet apart, directed at my listening chair that is 12 feet away.  


The Vandys sound nice but I suspect they are too directional for my listening space and style.  I am looking for a speaker that has a more fuller sound stage and will fill the room with sound. Speakers will need to have a better WAF than the Vandys. (Wife does not like the black socks on the Vandys.)


I prefer to buy used and am looking in the $2-5K range.


My current short-list for speakers is-

Legacy-Signature SE

DeVore-Gibbon X


Any advice/recommendations would be appreciated.



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lowrider57
5,393 posts
 
I can only speak to the Devore’s, but I love my Gibbon Super 8’s. It seems as though the Gibbons have a house sound; realistic tonality, deep and wide soundstaging, and a very focused image. Non-fatiguing and organic, the speakers disappear in my 12' x 16' room.

BTW, a pair of the DeVore-Gibbon X is $15,000 new.


kennesawjet
200 posts
 
you are on the right track with the vandersteen, but get the 3's and up.  I don't know what kind of gear you are pushing, but tube preamps do a good job of filling the room up with sound.  try these, alon 1's or II's or the psb stratus silver or goldi the second generation of that line.  I don't know where you are but you can find them on line here and there at a good price.....someone has a pair on line for $700 somewhere.  
roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
I recommend a pair of Ohm Walsh's. 3-D imaging from anywhere in the room! Performers right there in front of you! I have a pair! Well within your budget - and nicer looking!
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