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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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nonoise
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@grislybutter , No, the stands were $399 extra and required assembly. They came flat packed and were of the highest quality re: fit, finish, tolerances, etc.

They come with two sets of screws to fasten the rubber pads to the bottom of the speaker. One short set for just the pads and another longer set to attach everything to the speaker stand’s top plate, which is thick. I went with the longer ones which makes it much easier to move the speaker around and keep everything more stable.

I’ve just finished breaking the speakers in and they’re simply amazing. Among the most musical speakers I’ve heard.

All the best,
Nonoise

 

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Checkout Divine Acoustics Proxima v3 from Poland. A slim floor standing speaker in a sealed enclosure. I have a pair in a room similar to yours (12x13x8) and they are great. A lot of cool design features. I had KEF LS-50 Metas but they lacked oomph and I don't mess with subwoofers in two channel so I sold them. The Proximas I believe are the perfect balance between bookshelf and tower speaker. You can find used pairs around the 2k range. 

nickamland OP
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Thanks all for the suggestions. My plan is to buy a used pair of Harbeth P3s and then select a few other speakers (like the Revival’s) that allow for home auditions and see what comes out on top. Any comments on that plan?

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lak
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Sounds like a good plan to me, please keep us posted on your progress and auditions.

grislybutter
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if you already have a sub, Harbeth bookshelves make sense

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