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Help I need some speaker suggestions

Hi, I'd like to get help from you audiophiles out there. I'm looking for a pair of speakers that are "up front",dynamic and don't get obnoxious over time. I bought a pair of $3000.00 Theils a few years ago and was not happy with them. I kept turing up the volume to try and get a sense of being right there but they only got louder-no sense of presence. My old speakers are Cerwin Vega D-9's (4-way w/15 in. woofers) I like the overall sound but they get a little noisy and tiring over time. I guess I'm looking for the same kind of effect but more refined. I've heard that possibly Klipsch might fit the bill but I worry about the same fatigue factor. What else is out there in this genre? Budget about $1500.00
say811
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macdonj
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Say811,

I'm an Apogee fan myself, so you'll have to take this with a grain of salt. I've alway much preferred the sound of Klipsch to Cerwin-Vega. If you enjoyed the sound of you old C-Vs, then I'd think a pair of vintage Klipsch would be a meaningful step up. My personal favorites were the Heresy II and Forte. The Heresy could be a little hot.

This will sound heretical, but I've never liked the B&W speakers, with the exception of the Matrix series (haven't heard any Nautilus yet). I'm sure that if the Matrix series preserve the dynamics of the DM series, but tame the tweeters, they'd also be winners in your home.
hawaiikid
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Of course sound is system dependent but have you heard the Totem Signature One speakers. If you look hard enough, you can find a used pair for around the price you are willing to pay. These monitor speakers require a good stand and are 4 ohms. In my opinion, these speakers are transparent, images well, and are very musical.
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kirk930
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if you like that kind of bass try 801 b&ws i hate 801 bass, but 802s are much better and look better. next get some good tubes.
perfectimage
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Listen to a pair of Sonus Fabers. Very refined yet dynamic and punchy.
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rushton
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The Vandersteen 2CE's and 3A's are well described by Garfish and Sdcampbell. I echo their comments. Well worth listening to if you have found you don't care for the Thiel sound over time. The Vandersteen's have a sound quality of their own, but they are incredibly listenable over the long haul. In the price range you list, these would be well worth considering.
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