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Considering a POSSIBLE replacement for speakers. Opinions?

Upfront, this isn't for Home Theater, just two floor standing speakers and a separate subwoofer. So there is full disclosure. The speakers I am considering replacing are 2008 Monitor Audio Silver RS8's.

Sadly, unlike the Neolithic Era of high end audio, it can be very hard to find a brick and mortar store to visit, listen and compare individual components. That's the way it was done waaay back in the day
 Now, comparisons seem easiest to get by asking questions like this and finding a consensus. So, if you were looking to replace 12 year old speakers that are highly regarded for their day, what are some brands you'd consider without losing your mind and deciding you need $4,000 speakers? And thanks as always.

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I would look seriously at the current version of the Monitor Audio Silvers. I spent time with RS6 Silver speakers  about 10 years ago when I was shopping.  

MA has actually improved those speakers pretty dramatically.  As good as the RSs sound, they are not as detailed and transparent as the current Silver 300s which would be the same equivalent model. 

That is what I would look at if I were you as you like MAs house sound and want something that is clearly a step forward and low risk.  

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