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Floorstanding speakers - $2-3K

I am a retired 74 year old. One of my hobbies is, slowly but surely, improving my satisfaction from my “basement” stereo system.

I run Tidal Premium into Bluesound Nodi 2i > Denafrips Ares II > (recently purchased) Kinki Studio ex-m1. I also have a Classe AMP2 class D amp that I use without a preamp.

I recently started with a pair of ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 bookshelf speakers and the moved up to Wharfdale Evo 4.2s. The room is around 18 x 18 with 9 foot ceilings. I listen to a variety of music.

The UB5s were amazing for the price, and that also applies to the Wharfdales. I had considered a move up to the Wharfdale Evo 4.3 or 4.4, however, I would like to find a set of floorstanding speakers that encompass the strengths of the Wharfdale Evos but push the vocals just a little bit further forward in the soundstage...and possibly also a bit more lively.

In an attempt to save my back I would like to keep the weight of the speaker to <75lbs each.


chinook9

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corelli
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@giantsalami 
Small world.  You bought my REL subs to pair with your DI monitors.  Guess what speaker I just picked up for my second system--The KC II Pro's!  Opted for paper version.  I think the OP would like these.  But in my room I absolutely need to run subs.  Heck of a value for what I payed.  

Would love your thoughts on the DR crossover upgrade.  Was going to do cap upgrade but would love your thoughts on what his rework of the crossover did vs the original
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