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~$15K floorstanders: opinions sought

There a chance I'll be able to make a significant investment in my speakers within a few months, and jump from $4K/pr Focal 926 to something in the 10-15K range. I'm running krell gear and have no intention of changing electronics, they are perfectly suited to my ears - - but if new speakers expose weaknesses, then I'll tackle that later.

Here's the thing: aesthetics matter to me, a lot, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. I love my art and home and music is a huge part of my lifetime joy. These are some of the brands /models that I personally think are beautiful, and I'd love to hear from folks who could speak to a possible pairing with Krell. I like precision, speed, clarity, and firm bottom. 

Room is approx 18x20x9. New or used is ok.

Von Schweikert Endeavor SE
Vienna Acoustics Klimt The Music
Magico S3
JBL Synthesis (4700, 9900, etc.) 
Spatial (loved the demos I heard but not sure if OB would work in my space)

Appreciate any insight, despite the aesthetic emphasis. 
wassaicwill
highend666
352 posts
 
All new Spendor D9.2's with a Simaudio 700i v2 and Silversmith Audio FIDELIUM speaker cables
  
To get a lot better sound add the REL Acoustics Line Array six pack subs
  

larryi
3,718 posts
 
It would help to know about other considerations, such as room placement (in the corner, out in the middle of the room?), room size, etc.  

For corner placement, I like the Audio Note line (the specific model will depend on room size).  I don't know what you would think about the looks of a plain box, but, they come with very nice wood veneers.  Again for corner placement, the Gradient Revolution is another great sounding speaker.

Out of the corners of the room, the best bargain in speakers in your price range come from Charney Audio.  The look is a bit funky, but, you might like them.  They are very efficient, so they might not be the best match for high-powered Krell amps, but, they are simply amazing.

Given your preference for the sound of Spatial speakers, I think you might also like the sound of something from SoundKaos.  I heard their Model 42 (narrow oval shape) and it was quite good, although it might be a little bit above your price range).

Of models mentioned above, I like the ProAc D48R and Vandersteen Quattro.  
wassaicwill OP
62 posts
 
Larryi, thanks for those, very interesting! The Charney look a bit like Rethm and Vivid. I always love learning new stuff. 
highend666
352 posts
 
Some really rave about the NSMT Model 100's too 
 
https://www.nsmt-loudspeakers.com/
nitewulf
419 posts
 
The Legacy speakers look great in person, not so much in photos. So I do suggest checking them out in person. I own the Signature SE. The Endeavor MK2 was my second choice when I was speaker shopping, I'm sure the Endeavor SE is very good.

Other aesthetically pleasing speakers in that range:
Proac D48R
Monitor Audio Platinum PL300 MK2
Dali Epicon 8
Audio Physic Codex

However, if aesthetics is the main thing, whatever Sonus Fabre fits the budget. They just look beautiful IMO. And they sound good enough.
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