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changing from monitors to florrstanding speakers

i currently own a pair of sonus faber concertos an a rel strata sub III, but i am planning on changing to floorstanding 3-way speakers, and eliminate the sub. my current options are: (budget is $3500-$4000)
-thiel 2.4
-vandersteen 3a
-b&w n804

i have audition all of them and so far i have not been able to choose one, can somedoby who has experience with this speakers recomend??
i listen to jazz, female vocals, and some classical.
my room is 16 x 12 with very high celings 12 ft.
my other equipment is classe cap-151, rega planet 2000 cd player and audioquest cables.
thanks in advance..........
rcoppel

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nti75
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I demoed B&W 803's and the 3A Sigs, and the Sigs easily came out on top. You can also add a pair of Vandersteen subs, and end up with a setup close to the 5A at a much lower price. The B&W's were too bright and fatiguing.

My room is 20x24 with 15' ceilings and the 3A's worked well.

Good luck.
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