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Need a speaker for the blues lover...

Hey 'Goners. Currently shopping speakers and am in a quandry of sorts. My listening taste leans towards electric blues followed by classic rock (Tull, Moody Blues etc.), guitar oriented jazz then a smattering of country (Johhny Cash, Willie)or easy listening stuff. I am considering Klipsch RF-52 II, Magnepan MMG or perhaps the new ZU Omen. My budget is up to 1k, but less is ok too as is used. I know the Klipsch and MMG's are 2 different animals but I like the sound of both for different reasons. I have a studio apartment approx. 25'x30'. Amp is a McIntosh MA6200 with a Marantz universal player. Listening area is about 11' feet from the speaker plane. Ideas and thoughts most appreciated.
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beernut OP
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Thanks guys for the great ideas, I will ponder them seriously.
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Tvad. I live on a secluded private road so the neighbors aren't an issue :). I seldom listen very loud though my girlfriend like to "jam" when she visits on weekends. I have been having trouble finding a speakers that adds that "edge" that blues music needs without overkill on other types. I have tried Quad 22L's which were nice but sanded everything smooth. Klipsch's do great on blues but are edgey on other stuff. And so it goes...
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I agree with Tim that Fritz is worth calling; he's a good guy, and the Carbon 7 is very nice indeed, if a bit over your stated price range. As Tvad points out, not clear that any of the speakers mentioned are esp. well suited to blues -- but I'm not sure a "blues specific" speaker is required (or if one exists). From what you've said, a more important issue might be what speaker does well at moderate volumes -- not all do.

John
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