~$15K floorstanders: opinions sought


There a chance I'll be able to make a significant investment in my speakers within a few months, and jump from $4K/pr Focal 926 to something in the 10-15K range. I'm running krell gear and have no intention of changing electronics, they are perfectly suited to my ears - - but if new speakers expose weaknesses, then I'll tackle that later.

Here's the thing: aesthetics matter to me, a lot, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. I love my art and home and music is a huge part of my lifetime joy. These are some of the brands /models that I personally think are beautiful, and I'd love to hear from folks who could speak to a possible pairing with Krell. I like precision, speed, clarity, and firm bottom. 

Room is approx 18x20x9. New or used is ok.

Von Schweikert Endeavor SE
Vienna Acoustics Klimt The Music
Magico S3
JBL Synthesis (4700, 9900, etc.) 
Spatial (loved the demos I heard but not sure if OB would work in my space)

Appreciate any insight, despite the aesthetic emphasis. 
wassaicwill

Showing 5 responses by dave_b

The JBL 4429’s suck up the 200w/ch@8ohms or 300w/ch @6ohms in their case.  You need power and control for a 12” woofer and clean sound.  Very spatial and dynamic...now a Klipsch would likely not respond well to the Krell.
JBL S3900 or S4700 from Music Direct with 60 day free trial!  Your last speakers await.
All great ideas...many of them I have owned.  Somehow JBL Synthesis range gets to the soul of the music with vibrancy and energy that is captivating!
For pure enjoyment go new JBL Synthesis or Klipsch Cornwall IV’s...leave the anxiety behind and be enveloped in the music the way the artist intended...full of life and dynamics!!
For me, the only ribbon speaker I ever heard that sounded right was Magnepan 3.6R’s...they just didn’t do the dynamics I needed.