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$1000 bookshelf speakers with "recessed", "laid back" or "flat" mid-range?

Dear all,
As stated above, I am looking for a bookshelf speaker with a mid-range that is laid back, recessed or flat. I currently own a pair of Elac Uni-Fi UB5, and I find their presentation quite forward in the mid-range, which I don't appreciate, especially at moderate to high volumes. I also own a pair or Pioneer SP-BS22, which I find more pleasing sounding (particularly the more recessed mid-range) than the Elac.
Since I can't audition speakers where I live, I am asking for your recommendations on bookshelf speakers that have a more "recessed" or "flatter" presentation in the mid-range. I have a budget of $1000. Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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petar3
61 posts
 
i know what you mean about the presentation of Elac speakers. I compared them to B&W and much prefer the gentle and laid back sound they give. no reason to buy new. Used are great
paradisecom
262 posts
 
Vienna Acoustics Haydn Concert Grand or the Webern
Sonus Faber Concerto or Concertino. 
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luciano33 OP
63 posts
 
paradisecom, thanks for the suggestions! Are they good for rock?  
soundchasr
159 posts
 
This is an awesome thread.  Been looking for something similar in a floor-standing speaker.  Looking at Ohms right now because I heard they are pretty laid back.  

Will look at a few of the other suggestions too.  
leemaze
329 posts
 
Rega RS1 are nice, detailed and mellow. I have them with the A-S801 currently. 
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