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Have the itch yet again. $5-6k budget for floorstanders.

Well I've owned around 20 floorstanders over the last 30 years. Ridiculous I know but for me that's the hobby: trying new gear every 1-2 years. Anyhoots currently have Zu DW6 Superfly in my main rig, Wharfedale Evo 4.4 in the small TV room. Have both tube & SS amps I rotate. Yesterday I sold my SVS Ultra Tower (the prior version) ergo gots me thinking, so fun to go shopping, no? I listen to mostly jazz, on vinyl & via Qobuz. Some beats also (downtempo/chill). I used to rock out  but nevermore. Prefer to stay under 100lbs; not getting any younger. I do have a SVS sub the SB 2000 pro btw.

Here's my short list:

  • SVS Ultra Titan
  • MOFI 888
  • Dali Opticon 8
  • Cornwall IV (rich buddy downsizing)
  • Goldenear T66 (owned the orig Triton One way back 2013, dug them, had to downsize for a move)
  • Dyn C2 (wildcard, never heard em, wish I could audition)

Anyhoots, who wants to chime in? 

 

zufan
kymanor1
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From that list Klipsch

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zufan OP
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Breaking news. Auditions today at Hifi Sound in Mpls. Didn’t have enough time but got to 2 on my list and a new one. I played 2 cuts I know well from their Roon setup: opening track to Greg Foat, Interstellar Fantasy. Also a Poll Winners cut. Those 2 cuts on 3 speakers / 2 rigs.

  • Dali Opticon 8. In the smaller room. Way too nearfield for my usual setup. Rotel gear. Rich sound. Disappearing act. Def livable.
  • MOFI 888. Next to the Dali. Rich bass, tight. Needed more time (I had to get home bc the window guy was coming to do a replacement, gak).
  • Now the unexpected curveball. In the ’big room’ which has the sweet Mac gear, treatments, everything dialed in, Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2. Fab to look at. More fab to listen to. So meaty the sound I was dazzled. However, everything was optimized: the amps, room, etc. 
  • Back in the small room I noticed big Klipsch in the corners, not setup, not even really accessible to listen to. Yup, Cornwall IV. The sales bloke said they need to be in the corner which I know for fact ain’t so. Klipshorn yes, not CW. Sidebar: I bought Heresy back in 1988 and they’re still kicking; gave them to my poor public service buddy who’s grateful. Along with a Yamaha stage monitor amp I bought on eBay during a drunken blackout (never drink & eBay. That should be taught in schools). Let’s focus.
  • Ergo when the owner is back from holiday next week gonna tell him a) I need to demo the CW & b) get them out in the big room, or preferably my house, where I can demo them proper. 
  • The Dali & Mofi wanna hear again when I’m not 6 ft away, my main room is more spacious than that.
  • Actually, I want to demo all 4 at my house. I'm going to tell him that, and pinky promise that I will buy one of the four, which I will. Maybe 2 at a time for a week or two. Hopefully he goes for that. He does know me, been buying from him since the late 90s.
  • Oh and, talked to separate dealer today on the blower, they have one remaining pair of T66 in red. They're way across town, but wanna hear them also. So many choices!
vthokie83
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Zufan

Here are two great options, both used and new listings.....but they won't be around long

Rosso Fiorentino Elba 2 $4,000 https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650237985-rosso-fiorentino-elba-2-walnut/

Volti Razz $5,000 https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650252241-volti-razz-v3-mahogany-beautiful-free-shipping/

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siciliano
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Give the MoFi Sourcepoint 888’s a listen. Very musical. 

helomech
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Another vote for the Philharmonic BMR Towers, but I recommend going for the HT version. The HT version can play louder, is lighter and higher in efficiency. I have owned both versions and the HT sounds slightly superior to my ears but takes longer to break in. 
 

Other strengths of the Philharmonic brand are resale value and packaging quality. 

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