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advice on speakers to replace ML Monolith 3

Hi everybody

I have just sold my ML which I liked but had had them for 4 years and time for a change.

Speakers I am considering $4- 7 k range maybe a little more
MG 3.6 R - good reviews but I have seen comments on poor crossover parts and build quality
MG 20.1 - if I can get a good used pair - a bit large however
Soundlab M1 -M3 either used or new for the M3 - build quality?
I have seen a number of posts where thet have been sent back to be rebuilt after a couple of years - seems the panels are suspect to me
ML Odyssey and Prodigy... maybe the Odyssey is more manageable and gives 95% of the performance...?
Legacy Focus 20/20

I am leaning towards the MG 3.6 - and realize I need some stands - Mye seems to stand out and I also see there are some Cardas wiring options.

I did like the Monoliths once they had broken in and got the position right. Fabulous mid and top.. bass pretty good also. So have a leaning towards electrostatic and ribbons

Listening mainly pop rock and blues - like the sound of the guitar - Knopfler Clapton etc also the female voice

My system consists of Krell KCT ;SACD And FBP300cx

any comments which can help me reduce the shortlist or even consider another is welcome.

thanks in advance for your help
kerrin

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cinematic_systems
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I agree short of the Soundlabs, none of the speakers really compete with the Monolith III's except the 20.1's.
And that is more of a sideways move than an upgrade.

If you want a smaller speaker that is electrostatic etc... look at the Innersound speakers. Smaller footprint and very good when used with the active crossover.

Since Canadian Hifi is no longer an ATC dealer you can score some nice ATC's from them, which will be competitive with any of the speakers mentioned, a little different but just as well integrated and more dynamic.
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