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Best speaker value between $1800-$2100

Need some input on best value in speakers between $1800 to $2100. I have been out of the market for 3 years due to illness. I currently have a pair of Silverline Prelude II speakers which are above average. I am driving them with a Creek 5250SE Classic which is about 85RMS. I prefer a speaker with a narrow profile(like the Preludes) because the room is 12X15 with mostly hardwood floors and wall of window area. I also have some overstuffed furniture; but, overall the room is lively. I don't have a lot of flexibility in the room for speaker placement; I currently have the Preludes placed on the long axis---they sound somewhat louder on the right speaker. I use a pair 10ft of Analysis Oval 12 which may need to be replaced. All opinions and advice will be welcomed.
sunnyjim

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knownothing
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I am assuming you want to replace the Silverlines with small towers. I suggest you check out these front ported models:

-Aperion Audio 6T (Internet direct),

-B&W 683 (big),

-Focal 816V,

-Monitor Audio Silver RX8 (new product), and

-Rega RS5.

Three other speakers I really like in this price range are the Epos M16i, B&W CM7 and Quad 22L (a bit boxier but very sweet), but these are rear ported and may require placement a bit further into the room, or muting of the port with a plug.
knownothing
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Hawks are nice but fussier about power. I might suggest the Totem Sttaf as more flexible and in this price range new.
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