Floorstanding speaker experiences/recommendations in the $12-25k range


I realize there are thousands of options, but I'm looking for strong personal experiences/recommendations for floor-standing speakers in the $12-25k range. I currently have Dynaudio Heritage Special stand-mounts. They really are a great speaker in many ways, but full-range they are not. There's an obvious missing element to the music in the <45Hz range. I listen to 95% vinyl, 5% CD (I stream off a Bluesound very occasionally to get ideas for albums to purchase). My system is comprised of a Rega P10 with Hana umami red cart, Modwright PH150 reference phono stage, Oppo 205 disk player all into an Octave V80SE integrated amp with super black box.

My current "leaders" for speakers are Qln Prestige 5 and Devore Gibbon X based on what I've heard, but have liked the Wilson Sabrina Xs and have heard great things about the newer Borresen X3s. Any experiences/recommendations welcome. 

Cheers!

njkrebs

Save yourself $12-25k, these JSE Model II’s sound fantastic.

Richard Modafferi’s 2 patents: Infinite Slope Crossover and Bass Shift (unique way of using the 10" and 12" woofers).

 

Used, nobody knows about them, they cost very little. They were a huge hit when introduced, BUT, they decided to make the enclosures themselves. Late, Late, Late, cancelled orders, Harveys stopped carrying them despite how awesome they sound.

Joseph Audio still uses some of Richard Modafferi’s patents. Jeff was a salesman at Harveys when the JSE’s came out.

Good luck finding something sounding better!

My friend has mine, I went back to my Vintage Horns I inherited from my Uncle. Replacing the Dynaudio D21 Tweeters was the best thing I ever did, the D21's were famous for burnt coils. The SEAS tweeter is John Solecito's recommended replacement.

Have seller confirm if the 12" woofer is the original dual coil one.

 

 

an easy recommendation legacy focus se 9k 

1 efficient 95db so a great match with your octave amplifier

outstanding  subwoofer level bass 

advanced heil amt tweeter and midrange so great detail

a huge soundstage

plays loud if you ever move into a large room

hand made in the usa

multiple finish options

dave and Troy

Audio Intellect NJ

legacy dealer

 

 

 

If i had around $20k for a pair the choice would be easy for me. Volti Rival. 

I don't have experience with them but I've been looking at Legacy lately who use  interesting and fairly unique designs.