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$3000 stand mounted speakers?

Whats a good contender in the $3000 range for a small monitor speaker to use with an EL34 tube amp w/ 40 wpc? The room is lively w/ hardwood floors and 18' x 22' x  9'H family area.
I'm contemplating the ProAc Tablet 10, but I'm wondering if I can do better by increasing my purchase up to $3k.

(FYI, I don't want floor standing speakers because of WAF, and have no problem from my end on this matter.)
mjcmt
tweak1
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I haven't heard these, but they could be uber bargains

LSA 10 Signature


https://www.underwoodhifi.com/products/lsa-group
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mjcmt OP
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Thanks for your recommendations. The Nola Boxer3 looks enticing as well as the Omega. Other than musicality what other difference can I expect, like bass, highs/brightness, soundstage and projection of sound into to room?
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mjcmt OP
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LSA10 is another option. Boy did I open a can of worms.

How to decide on any of them w/o a place to audition. Wonder what is a safe choice w/good resale if its not right for me.
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noromance
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You do know that small monitors are just that? They are designed to "monitor" the sound and not recreate it. As it’s a relatively large room, you should be aware of this limitation.
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noromance
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ATC SCM11/2. Consider adding a small REL sub in a corner. Don’t tell her it’s there.
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