Compact Floor-standing Speaker Recommendations under $4k


Hello All, 

I'm continuing to build up my first HiFi system and am in need of some advice for my next speakers.  My current system is as follows: 

  • Belles Aria Integrated Amp
  • ClearAudio Concept w/ Satisfy Carbon Tonearm
  • Nagaoka MP500 cartridge 
  • Graham Slee Reflex M phono stage
  • B&W 705 stand mount (the original series circa ~2004)

Generally, I'm very happy with my setup, however I do sometimes find it a bit bright   & fatiguing after longer listening sessions.  I believe the speakers may be the cause so I'm looking for recommendations based on my current system. 

I'd like to find a neutral speaker that's non-fatiguing and hopefully a bit more full range.  So I've been considering changing to floor-standing speakers to maybe get a bit more bass.  However, size and space are of concern so would like something reasonably compact.   I listen mainly to jazz, blues, folk and some classic rock.  Really love good vocals so would like a smooth midrange.  

My budget is $4k max (new or used is okay)

I'm early in my search but so far have been looking at Spendor A7's or Proac D20's. 

Unfortunately, where I live I don't have any nearby dealers or places to demo so will have to be purchased without an audition and hopefully have a good result. I know this isn't ideal, but it's unavoidable. 

Appreciate any recommendations...thanks! 

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Showing 3 responses by soix

I’d take a good look at these ProAc speakers that should mate beautifully with your Belles amp…

https://www.ebay.com/itm/234966899398

@grislybutter Great list.  I’d suggest adding Rockport Technologies (US), Usher Audio (Korea), Verity Audio (Canada), Reference 3a (Canada), Avalon Acoustics (US), Acora Acoustics (Canada), Vimberg (Ger), Nola (US), Audio Physic (Ger), MBL (Ger), Ohm Walsh (US), and Alta Audio (US).