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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
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signaforce
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Just bought a used pair of KEF Reference 3 floorstanders in your price range. Wonderful speakers replacing my R11’s. True Hifi speakers. 110 pounds though. Had a couple younger neighbors bring them into my house and up the stairs. Gave them each a bottle of macallan for their help. Relatively easy to move when up there. I am 73. Highly recommended. 

ace17
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+1 for the Wharfedales ~ I've owned four pairs, and still have two of them; the Super Lintons are my current reference speakers.  I've always been amazed at the SQ/Price ratio, and have never been disappointed in any of these speakers.

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zufan OP
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@ace17 yes currently own evo 4.4, smooth, easy on the ears. elysian 4 popped on the mart yesterday too. 

@signaforce owned the Ref One back in '16, still miss em.

 

ace17
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Zufan

YES to the Elysians ~ if you do end up with a pair of those, please let me know your impressions. I have seen nothing but glowing reviews, and I'm thinking that I would love to have a pair! I'm particularly intrigued by the three-way Elysian2 standmount.

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zufan OP
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BREAKING NEWS

Just returned from Hifi Sound in Minneapolis where I returned solely to listen to their Cornwall IV. Never heard them prior to today. After an hour I placed my order! In Black Oak (Arkansas, ha). Ergo they'll be shipped there, then delivered to the manse, hopefully soon. 

Whilst listening today I felt I've been chasing this particular sound most of my life. The closest I've come is via Zu (I am zufan for a reason, have owned Druid & my current DW6) & also the Sanders Electrostats. The ultra lively immediacy of the Cornwall is what I go for. Will have to update in the review section after a few weeks of breaking in. I've seen a crazy amount of live shows. Even one last night at a jazz club Crooners. These Cornwall sound 'live' to me. 

Incidentally my 1st 'real' set of speakers were Heresy, bought in 1988 whilst in college. They were $600 in unfinished birch; which I later stained cherry. They are still kicking; my younger & poorer buddy I gave as a gift, he digs them mucho. 

Talk about full circle! They even look similar. 

ps the gear was Trilogy amp & pre. Cambridge streamer. Cables were Nordost (I think). 

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