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Floor to Bookshelf

I have a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 towers that I like but are simply too large for my listening position. A smaller pair of floorstanders would work just fine, but since I presume I will one day be moving everything into a smaller listening space, I'm thinking of taking this opportunity to move down to standmount speakers. 

That said, I'd love some recommendations for a pair of speakers that would still feel like an upgrade in sound. Non-fatiguing detail is most important to me, as is imaging and soundstage. Right now I'm looking at the Dynaudio Evoke 20, but those are a bit pricey. I'd like to spend less if I can but the budget is probably $1k-$2k.

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akgwhiz
177 posts
 

Oh, search hifishark and it'll return results for many sites at once.  See my system for example of NADAs.  

akgwhiz
177 posts
 

I'm a strong advocate of published or open souced DIY speakers.   Several out there have a great following.  I own the NADA "stand" 2-ways made with Scanspeak's best drivers, XOs in furniture grade cabinets.  Name recognition brands would cost many times.  I've seen them used for $1600 to $2200 of late.  Uncolored, detailed sound.  If handy, could try a design by Troels Gravesen (see site) for his Illuminators (basically same as NADAs).  Follow links to CAD cut full blown cabinets to his specs.  Few if any tools needed except soldering.  Finishing.  Something larger, 3-way, will be my next speaker.  Never heard them but Fritz speakers have massive following in the same category.  Many models out there used. 

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