Full range speakers, 40"-44" max height


I do not like tall speakers, especially when the tweeters sit high.

My height requirement fulfill speakers like Wilson Sophia, WP even Sasha or Meridian 7000 (but this is digital only).

Any other comparable ones in quality with the above?

And I need to stay under 10k used market.

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I heard Joseph Audio speakers when Jeff first started, very impressive. Haven’t heard his speakers for a long time, but based on other people’s experiences, he is making both high quality cabinets that sound superb.

AND, among other things a unique crossover, and dual magnet woofers.

He worked at Harvey Electronics, when JSE Infinite Slope speakers were added to Harvey’s line. He became friendly with Richard Modafferi, designer of those speakers with 2 unique patents:

1. Infinte Slope Crossover 120db/octave

2. Bass Shift ..., (unique way to blend the 10" and 12" woofers, including the use of dual magnet 12" woofer.

My friend at Harvey’s was Steve, who called me and said " You have got to hear these" Doctors, Lawyers, they were selling like hotcakes, until:

JSE decided to make their own cabinets (decent but nowhere near Jeff’s quality),

AND, they couldn’t deliver on time, many clients quite annoyed, so much so that Harvey’s dropped them from their line.

Jeff bought the rights to the Infinite Slope Crossover in 1992. I checked today, every speaker he makes has a version of Infinite Slope Crossovers, no doubt modified by him as needed for each model. He also uses woofers with dual magnets.

I had no money, but Phil, my friend at Leonard Radio knew I loved the Model 2’s, and Ray had taken a pair in trade with blown tweeters (the Dynaudio D21’s burnt out easily). I made a deal with Ray, replaced the tweeters, absolutely loved them.

Point is, Jeff is the only maker that is using the unique Infinite Slope Crossover, and I suspect a key reason his speakers sound so darn good, as well as his work with his driver supplier and continued use of dual magnet woofers.

two part interview with Jeff

 

Roman Audio Centurions. They are 39 inches tall without the carpet spikes 41 3/4 with the carpet spikes.

Hi piramus,

The Meridian DSPs are impressive.  I had the Meridian DSP5500s as my mains for about 10 years- they are awesome speakers.  I also spent some time with the DSP7000s which were definitely a step above the 5500s.

Two things about the Meridian DSPs that stand out for me- 1) amazing and stunning bass response for the size of the cabinets.  2) Ability to resolve fine details at low volumes.