If you like the KEF sound and you have $1200 to spend, consider the LS-50's. (Standmount monitors) They are available new for $1200 now (used to be $1500), and you could probably find a used pair for under $1000. They image like crazy, still rated class A by Stereophile, and you've got a sub to supplement the somewhat-lacking low bass. They are fairly low sensitivity (85-ish) so you do need serious amplifier power. You could order a new pair and try them out for a few weeks and send them back if you find them too small for your room.
Folded tweeters vs. dome?
Good day, I am searching for main speakers which will replace my Kef IQ5's. I want them to be a step up in soundstage and transparency, but only have a $1200 budget (family man you understand). I have a Klipsch 12" sub so the deepest bass is not an issue. My question is, in the opinions of those posting here, which tweeters will serve my purpose best, folded or dome? I see a lot of speakers in the price range I'm searching, both 2.5 and 3-way but have not been able to audition any as of yet. I'm watching used sets of Golden Ear Triton 7's, Wharfedale PI-40's, Quad Classic 23L among others. My listening is a mixture of music and theater, most genre's. I have a Marantz AV7005 pre/pro, a Rotel RKB 650 bi-amping the mains and (Kef) center, with a Rotel-RMB 1565 driving the surrounds (B&W and Klipsch). Thanks in advance for your input, so many questions, so little space.