New speakers for $5000


I’m looking for new speakers for about $5,000. My integrated amp is a Luxman 505z and I have a Rel s/812. The source is an Innuous Pulse with the LPSU and a Chord dac. The room is about 12 by 16. I like acoustic, blues and jazz. I was thinking about the Harbeth Compact 7Es 3 xd 2 or the Totem Forest. I’d grateful for any input. Thanks. 

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You don't say whether you are close to a city with dealers you can demo from. If you have the chance, take your Luxman amp with you to a dealer to try the combo. For your taste in music I would highly recommend  Martin-Logan electrostatic hybrids. If you haven't listed to them in a decent setting (NOT Best Buy!), then give them a shot.

I visited the Washington DC area and had the opportunity to review the Philharmonic speakers and meet their staff.  They were really helpful.    I mostly listen to CD or HiDef streaming acoustic jazz and classical, which they used to demo the speakers in a space much like my room.  They shipped me  pair of the BMR Towers.  Great value, helpful staff and worth a look and listen. 
 

@audionoobie  Reading between the lines is sounds like you liked and respected the KEFs but the Revivals captured your heart as well as your head.  I’d go with the Atalante 3 if I was you.  Just my $0.02 FWIW.

I settled on Harbeth. Very pleased with the clarity. Recommend ✅ Hopefully your room is treated ...mine was a mess , then came to life after reducing tons of reflection.