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New Speakers for $2000

Hello, new to the forums and wanted to ask your guys' advice for my next step up. My system right now is Lossless Files -> Benchmark DAC1 USB -> Cambridge Audio 650A -> Jamo 707 (Speakers from the early 90s I think).

I have about $2000 maybe up to $2200 MAX to spend on speakers. My sound preferences as you can tell from my set up is fairly neutral.

I went to the local hi-fi shop recent and listened to MartinLogan Electromotion. I found that they both lack bass extension which wouldn't really be a problem but also that they have a really lax midrange (too lazy for metal).

My wants in order of preference are:
-Resolution
-Neurality
-Imaging
-Sound stage width
-Good highs
-Not so slow mids that it'd make listening to heavier music unenjoyable
-A decent amount of bass or even slightly weak on punch is fine

Any recommendations are welcome and thanks in advance.
ninjasquirt
toddnkaya
493 posts
 
I would take a good look at Vapor Audio's Breeze speakers.
The speaker retails for $1250.
That said, I'm sure you will get alot of great recommendations as there are many great speakers in that price range.
paul_graham
197 posts
 
Magnepan 1.7's
jdoris
972 posts
 
Useful to know speaker placements constraints and rm size, but I'd definitely consider:

Selah Verita
Fritz Carbon 7s

The Selah's a bit over your price range (I think there's been an increase), Carbon's a bit under. Both Rick and Fritz very worth chatting with.

The Vapors I've heard also sound very good.

John
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