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Help chossing a good speaker. $ 3-5 K

Hi guys: Need some help. Trying to buy a good pair of speakers. I listen mostly to Classic, Jazz and some Rock from the 60-70's. The room is small (13 * 10 * 9). I have a Mc MC 352. I have looked at Harbeth (M30, SHL-5), ATC (SCM 19, 35 and 40) and Dynaudio Confidence C1. I'm looking for clear, non congested sound. I do have a REL strata III on hand that I could use to extend the lower frequency if a feel I need it. I usually listen at no more than 75-80 dB. Thanks in advance.

PS: this is a review/opinion based blind purchase. Dallas is an underserved City and the ones I have auditioned are too expensive or I did not like.
ebenai

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seditious3
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I'd also recommend monitors. I'm not a Klipsh fan - to me they are an acquired taste. I'd also go used. I don't see the point in buying speakers new.

Harbeth is an excellent recommendation. I've always thought that B&W was inferior to KEF. I'd also recommend Spendor. To me, they are top-of-the-line sound in monitors, and there are several pairs on Audiogon well within your price range.

I'd stay away from the really esoteric brands. That way, if you're not happy with what you buy, you can sell them more easily and get something else.
seditious3
184 posts
 
Just to correct my previous post, I meant to say that IMHO KEF is inferior to B&W.
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