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Downsizing from tower to bookshelf

Moving to smaller home and need thoughts on bookshelf speakers. The new dedicated audio room is 12x14 and I plan to use the same wall/floor treatments I currently have in my 14x20 room.
I don’t live near a big city to go and demo, so I’d like to narrow down at least 3 speakers I can purchase and demo in the new room. I’ll send the others back once I find a winner.

Current equipment is;

VPI Scout with Hana SL

Parasound A21

Vincent SA32 Preamp

Elac PPA2 

Dyneaudio Emit 30

My preference is neutral to slightly warm sound with heavy emphasis on holographic soundstage. Price point is maxed at $3,500.
 

I was never really in love with the Dynaudio Emit 30’s but they did provide the neutral holographic soundstage I like. The only negative with the Dynaudio is they didn’t seem very dynamic or musical.i always felt they were missing something in terms of enjoyment. Maybe stepping up a model would help but I’m open to other brand suggestions.

My initial picks are;

Harbeth P3ESR XD

Revel M126Be

Wharfedale Aura 2

Any other recommendations would be appreciated.

 

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hedwigstheme
140 posts
 

@vette5451--I think that your 3 choices are great. The only other speaker that I would add, the KEF R3, is probably too neutral for you..

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hoytis
97 posts
 

I would add ProAc Tablette 10 to your list. I find them exceptional. They would love your amp.

I've also been intrigued by MoFi's new Sourcepoint speakers lately. I've heard good things.

immatthewj
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My preference is neutral to slightly warm sound with heavy emphasis on holographic soundstage. Price point is maxed at $3,500.

You listed the Revel M126be and I recently replaced a pair of B&W 805 (Matrix) with the Revels.  With my equipment (Sa10 and Cary tube preamp and amp) I would NOT call the presentation warm.  Perhaps neutral.  As far as holographic?  I get a decent sound stage in my room (which is smaller than yours) and detail stands out, which may not be your thing.

I got mine from MD (they were listing them as "B stock" and selling them for 3k and I think some change) but I see that Uncle Kevin also sells them, and for a while he had them listed  for 3k (and not "B stock").  I don't know his policy, but it is probably similar to MD's--60 days to try them for yourself and make up your mind.

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llg98ljk
179 posts
 

I second the KEF R3, Meta version. Really nice speaker and well under your limit.

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