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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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ghdprentice
7,030 posts
 

I have to agree with not giving up on the speakers you have.

freediver
1,214 posts
 

I have to agree with @deep_333 here,your room size & the fact that since it’s a dedicated listening room you can set them up properly gives a good 3 way floorstander a huge advantage!
Your budget will get you the Sonus Faber Lumina V Amator...IMO you can’t do better for less than $15,000.00!
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audiodwebe
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For a small room with the desire for exceptional and holographic soundstaging, I'd recommend the Totem Arro.  Takes up less floor space than most speaker stands.

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zaphod2006
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I recommend the Audience 1+1, I have tried to find a better speaker and it always wins. Very natural and neutral. Excellent imagery. Just cannot be placed against the wall being bi-pole

celtic66
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jallan +1  I’ve owned/owned 4 different models of ATC transducers to include SCM 7s and SCM 20s.  I will encourage well engineered high current amplification. Seems too often users see a smaller transducer and apply a smaller amp.  Wrong! These are sealed cabinets.

They get it right.  Best of luck in your search.

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