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Full circle and thinking about speakers

This all started a couple of months ago by buying a pair of old B&W DM305 speakers and i'm completely new to all of this..
Then a  Rogue Cronus, Nottingham TT w/ a Lyra Cart. Waiting for an EAR phono stage to arrive Monday.
On the digital side - a Pro-ject streamer and Schitt DAC (place holder but it all sounds very decent).
So now I'm back to the speakers, cables and interconnects. I would like something at a level with the other gear - not that the B&W's are bad, they just aren't great.
What I like about the B&W's: clear detailed and focused.
What I don't like: At times the highs are glaringly high and when I expect there to be gobs of bass, there just isn't any to speak of. Jazz trios and quartets sound pretty awesome.  Rock not as good.
Condo life, which means my listening level is on the low side. Wall moving bass is probably not what I am looking for.
Listening space: The room is 14' x 25' and I haven't settled on which direction to arrange speakers. Currently they are projecting across the 14' width. That may very well change.
Any recommendations of where to start the search are highly welcomed. Speaker types, specs etc...as I know very little.
Let's say under 2K and used is fine if it gets me to a higher level.
Thanks  all
smaarch1
oldhvymec
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High sensitivity speaker can have a VERY high floor noise, they pick up every issue and let you know about it.. 92-3 is very high. AND as high as I'll go..

It just leaves NO room for valve noise or a cable being just a little to close to a PS or PCs. 

Try getting 105, quiet like older horns, older valve gear and so so cables.

It will make you want to change brands... QUICK...

Regards
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russ69
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"...High sensitivity speaker can have a VERY high floor noise..."

That's a gain issue and that can be adjusted.   
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howaboutthat41
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The Fritz do get down to 36hz +/-3db, which is pretty impressive, especially for a standmount.  Here is something else to ponder:  https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649702072-spendor-s5e-floorstanders/.  There is also a set of Spendor 2/3s on the Canuck Mart site for just under $3,000 CAD, but with the currency exchange rate and perhaps an entertained offer, who know what one might get them for.  If I did not just get a set of Harbeths, I already would have bought those.  
smaarch1 OP
95 posts
 
@tomic601 a Lyra Delos. Thanks - it already sounds awesome
@oldhvymec will keep sensitivity in mind.
@russ69 I’m learning - every effects everything else
@howaboutthat41 I’ll have a look at the Fritz
@millercarbon - I apprecviate your input
to the magnepan recommendations, they are gorgeous! but 3’ feet into the room is just not going to happen.
Besides my daughter just said: DAD! Enough! LOL
Anyone for Focal floor standing?
Thanks everyone -

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ozzy62
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I really don't care what speakers you buy. But do yourself a favor and place them on the short wall. Thank me later. 

Or now. Whichever you prefer........
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