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Bookshelf speakers that renders 3D soundstage

Recently I am on a quest to find a pair of bookshelf speakers under $2k that will render 3D soundstage.  The soundstage does not need to be much wider than the speakers that are approximately 7-8 ft apart but, within the soundstage, I am particularly looking for the decent depth, focus image and pinpoint instrument/vocal separation.  The other sound trait I am particularly looking for is the nimble, agile bass that could go down to around 45 Hz -3dB.  The pairing amplification is going to be Parasound A23.  If you have experienced / auditioned that, please let me know.

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fre111
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I will strongly recommend a fully upgraded GR RESEARCH XLS ENCORE. Less than 2k fully built is hard to beat for imaging, soundstage, depth and tonality. I have retailed so many high end brands and built diy kits including CSS. A fully upgraded XLS is hard to beat even for more than 2k. XLS provides well balanced sound leaning to neutral to warm, soundstage comes natural to these speakers.

elangley01
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The BMR Monitors from Philharmonic Audio are very very good.

somegeoffguy
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I heard the Goldenear BRX at Axpona earlier this year. It sounded absolutely amazing and filled a largish room with sound. I think they were running on Parasound power too.

refast
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The room and speaker position is critical and Soundstage can be vastly improved through 1) digital room correction (e.g., Dirac) and 2) going with active speakers (e.g., Linn)

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mhmeyers
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I third what "tapp" said....with emphasis on stands.

Dampened stands and KEF bookshelf speakers paired with dual subs will certainly create that 3D presentation you are looking for.

I use steel 4-post stands, with all posts filled with damping material. The speakers "disappear" when set up properly.

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