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Great Small Room Speakers for $3-5k

Hi all, I'm looking to upgrade from my current speakers (Zu Audio Omen) in my small room (13x10x7: WxLxH) and willing to spend $3-5k. I'm looking for a slightly more transparent speaker than the Zu's and also a smaller speaker. I'm open to new and used speakers. So, I've turned my attention to bookshelf speakers and small footprint floorstanders. I have a Rel subwoofer to buttress low end. Most of my listening these days focuses on blues, soul and R&B, classic rock, and alternative hip-hop. 

My system is: Rogue Audio Sphinx v3, Bluesound Node 2i, Rega P3 TT, Rel T7/X sub.

My nearest Hifi shop focuses on Harbeth, Spendor, and KEF. So far, I've liked the Harbeth P3ESR and Compact 7s and the Spendor A4. But, I'm curious to get other suggestions. I've been interested in the Devore Fidelity O'Baby but are just above my price range and can't be demoed right now.

Does anyone have experience with those aforementioned speakers in a small room? What else should I consider for a smallish room in this price range?

nickamland

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yogiboy
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+1@lak

For your size room the P3 would be my recommendation. I’ve owned many of them them!!

 

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yogiboy
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I’ve owned many Harbeths and I am familiar with the brand. The P3ESR is a perfect fit for your size room. I have owned the 30.1. I just sold a pair of P3ESRs and replaced them with the larger Super HL Plus. There are plenty listings for used P3’s! BTW, always buy used so you don't take a beating if you don't like them!

 

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@nickamland

I was using Pangea . I have them listed here for sale if you want to take a look. My HL5s came with TonTrager stands. I got a real good deal on the HL5s with the stands included! BTW, another nice speaker that would be a good fit is the Spendor 4/5 or the A1. I have owned them. As you can see I’ve owned many speakers. Too many! LOL!!!!

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