Getting a Divorce and can now buy floor standing speakers


So, I am getting rid of the wife (divorce, I am not burying her in the backyard!) and can now get big floor standing speakers. I currently have a Luxman integrated and model 30 Harbeth speakers, and a very good sub. Very neutral/natural sound, can listen for long sessions. But I don't get a very good image, and it seems a little too laid back. I listen mainly to singer-song writers, both male and female. Lots of acoustic/piano.

There are so many floor standers now, I'd like to shorten the list. Any suggestions to start my search? I am located in southern CA, so I can listen to almost any brand. Price should be under $100K. 

I may lose a wife, but so far the freedom/cash is worth it.

Thanks all!

deadhead1000

Showing 1 response by ararem

Given your budget, you could probably enlist a skilled builder/artisan and have a bespoke set made for you. Buying "off the shelf" speakers, you'll likely invest a lot of time and perhaps some $$ looking for synergy (which certainly could be fun). On the other hand, if you go with a builder, you can look at your current components' specs, strengths/weaknesses, etc., the specs of the physical space in which they'll perform, and your listening/sonic preferences... and build a speaker set to maximize synergy of your "constants." 

Noting your location, you may want to reach out to Fritz of Fritz Speakers: https://www.fritzspeakers.com/  I've no experience with his work, but have read a lot of very positive things about his speakers; to wit: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/fritz-speakers.

As SoCal has a lot of folks involved in audio & engineering, I have to guess that there are plenty of other people that can craft a wicked set of speakers too.

Unrelatedly, noting your username, are you headed to the Sphere this spring? ;^)