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Looking for speakers less than 1500 used or new

I have a Mark Levinson ML 1 preamp, NAD 502 player and Audio Research D 100 that the Audio research factory just went through and replaced all the caps etc, so runs better than new. All my cables are transparent brands and my speakers are Difinative BP8 with much better drivers installed. I listin to music only, movies are not a concern. I am looking at finding a replacement for the speakers, that will have a neutral open sound. A pair of wilson audio watt puppies sounded awsome, but the price sucks. I don't care for any of the MArtin Logans that I have ever heard. Magnapans sound better, but I want something that will give the detail, soundstage and realism that can get as close to the Wilsons at the price point. I'm looking at probably used to do this, but there are som many brands, I have no idea what to consider. Any help would be great!!
r32657
r32657 OP
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I have looked at some brands like Eminent Technology LFT-VIII, Innersound Eros mk1 ,Bohlender Graebener 520 ,Revel F30 ,Avalon Avatar, Meadowlark Kestrel 2 ,Avalon Acoustics NP 2.0 ,Thiel 2.2 etc. These are some that looked interesting to me and had some good ratings on audioreview.
r32657 OP
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I suppose I should also say that the room is about 400 square feet and has vaulted ceilings that go up to 14 feet
texsun
21 posts
 
First of all, you'll probably have to temper your expectations. Any speakers in the $1500 range is going to have some compromises. With that being said, there are a few that I've tried that might fit the bill. Take a look at either the Spendor S5e or the Quad 21L/22L. Also consider a monitor/standmount that might get you more bang for your buck.
r32657 OP
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The brands listed are the ones that look interesting to me and have a good amount of favorable reviews on them in audioreview.com Anyone have any experience with those?
flrnlamb
508 posts
 
All speakers have compromises, I promise! (6 high end stores worth of working experience, and 15 years plus).
So, sounds like powerful dynamics isn't a priority. Why not then consider Maggie 1.5's? Sounds right up your alley to me. I mean, they're as clear and detailed as you please, right?
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