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Best speakers for max. $3000?

  I would like to upgrade to some new speakers and I might have a maximum of $3000 to spend if all goes well.
I don't care if they are new or used but my real world experience is limited so I am asking the experts!   I know it is subjective.
  I have Mirage OM-7s now with a HSU sub.  My amp is a Bryston 100B SST.  
Also, I have a chance to buy a set of Thiel CS 2.4s. I plan to try them.   Thanks for any advice!
rmcfee
mzkmxcv
777 posts
 
Ascend Acoustics’ Sierra Tower with RAAL option.
Fight me.

That is if you are looking for a speaker that is accurate, easy to power, high-ish sensitivity, excellent imaging, placement forgiving, comes in 5 colors + custom finish jobs, and has 7 years parts/labor.
jcred
13 posts
 
Scansonic is good too
zydeco1
5 posts
 
I have a pair of Amphion Argon 3S speakers that I'm pleased with -- nice sound, nice looks, nice size, nice build quality.  Small production built in Finland.  $2690 a pair.  

https://amphion.fi/enjoy/products-home-audio/argon3s-bookshelf-loudspeaker/


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wsrrsw
969 posts
 
Focal Aria 

used Revel Performa3 F206

Klipsch used if the right room/walls


winefix
25 posts
 
Spatial Audio M3 Triode Masters 
$3000 used 
If you like imaging and soundstage.
I have had 20 or 30 different speakers come through my room over the last 10 years including Goldenear, Maggie’s, Vandersteen, Gallo, Martin Logan, and on and on. Evaluating and comparing new gear all the time is my hobby. Most sounded great and all had their own merits, BUT
Spatial M3 Triode Masters are my top pick for under $5000.
Open baffle is the future IMHO
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