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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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dodgealum
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Ebenai:

How did you like the Harbeth M30's? Given your room, equipment and musical tastes I think you will be hard pressed to do better. I ran a pair of Compact 7's in a 11 X 11 room some years back and they had plenty of bass for that space. I think with the M30's you could sell the sub and invest the cash elsewhere in your system to really bring out the best in your speakers.
macdadtexas
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With the the Mac gear, Klipsch all the way, how about in that price range some Belles? will sound great.

Harbeth's are awesome too.
classical1
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Agree with Dodgealum.. Based on your room size, musical taste and budget I'd try to hear the Harbeths. After many speakers, I bought the M-30's blind, and think I'm finally off the spearker merry-go-round.

The Harbeths are great for classical music yet I was surprised at how good they are with Rock/Jazz. As dodgealum says you may not need the sub. The M-30s seem to have more bass then their specs show. Vocal & acoustic music is natural and there's no fatigue.

The M-30's are the best monitor I've heard for low level listening sessions. I really wanted to hear the Dyn C-1, but never had the opportunity.. Good luck.
mrjstark
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The CarderSound Tybone v2. ( +-$4500) 4.5" Full Range Driver/93 db/42 hz.
These double mouth horns sounds wonderful, transparent, dynamic and extremely detail. Soundstage and image is on par with the best.

or

Omega Super 8 Alnico XRS ($3500). No need for sub with these beauties.

Both extremely easy to drive.

Regards
Mariusz
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.
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