Danny:
Recommend you add Von Schweikert VR-4jr to your short list, as they may be the best speakers under $10k. I personally don't care for B&W or Paradigm. And while I've not auditioned JM Labs, others have said they're not the best sounding speakers for the money. Also, recommend you avoid metal dome tweeters. The VR-4jr is a time and phase coherent design, so it images very well. It sounds good with tube or solid state electronics. An audiophile friend of mine prefers his with solid state amp and tube pre-amp, maybe the best of both worlds. I predict if you go with one of the items on your list, you'll soon be looking for something better. On the other hand, the VR-4jr is a keeper you could live with forever.
Sincerely,
Jay
Recommend you add Von Schweikert VR-4jr to your short list, as they may be the best speakers under $10k. I personally don't care for B&W or Paradigm. And while I've not auditioned JM Labs, others have said they're not the best sounding speakers for the money. Also, recommend you avoid metal dome tweeters. The VR-4jr is a time and phase coherent design, so it images very well. It sounds good with tube or solid state electronics. An audiophile friend of mine prefers his with solid state amp and tube pre-amp, maybe the best of both worlds. I predict if you go with one of the items on your list, you'll soon be looking for something better. On the other hand, the VR-4jr is a keeper you could live with forever.
Sincerely,
Jay