Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K)


I am on a long search for speakers and just curious what people think is the best value both new or used in speakers ranging from around $5000 to $15000? I have a set of Paradigm S8's (V1) and love them but looking for another set for another set in a different listening area (25 x 20?, maybe larger).  I love the full sound of JBL's and looking for something in that range (it also helps that JBL's seem to hold their value better than most, which will be a consideration). The only drawback to JBL is footprint.  I prefer a smaller footprint which is why after reading I hope to listen to several B&W 800 series but open to suggestions across the board.  used Watt Puppies? Revels?  I am curious about peoples experience with McIntosh XR100's. 
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I had Ohm Fs way back in the day. Power hungry, but nice for what they did. However, every Ohm speaker I’ve heard in the last 25 years has been very bland and muddy and plastic sounding. My opinion.

OP, since you expressed that you liked the old JBL sound, you could consider the JBL M2 (requires dsp crossover and amplification like Crown Itech), but for a medium to large room, they are a reasonable footprint and dynamically could knock your socks off. Or, you may find that they are ’too much’ of the studio/accuracy "truth". Worth a listen if for no other reason than to narrow and better define what you are looking for.

Another contender if you can get past the size and like-it-or-hate-it looks is the Wilson Maxx 2 (used).

Other out-of-the-box considerations are something like the PureAudio OB speakers, and the GR Research Serenity 7, which may be available again soon. Finally, I saw pair of Legacy Audio Aeris available for $11K on another site that some would say are good for that price.  Fun stuff !


Tonian Labs M-1 MKII's are an exceptionally well engineered and built semi open baffle design, featuring 12" PHY KM-30 drivers and air motion ribbon tweeters.  They have been described as more of a musical instrument than a speaker because of their sonic characteristics.  I concur and they have a relatively small footprint as well.
what about usher mini diamond 2's, or other higher model ushers, maggie 3.7i's, spatial hologram's, eminent technology lft-8b two pair. 
Wow, that Eminent technology lft-8b looks awesome!  Especially for the price.  I am leaning towards the Persona 7f's at this point but did hear a Watt Puppy 6 that was MUCH better than the reviews might indicate.