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Help needed for upgrading...

I would like to upgrade from Quad 21L2...looking for a similar type speaker in terms of bass extension and punch, and neutrality. Just want a lot more detail and transparency. And want something dynamic but not bright. I have a Simaudio I3 amp, which is considered neutral solid state.

Room is about 18x18.

In my area, I can only purchase the following:
(1) Dynaudio - 220 may have too much bass for me
(2) Spendor - perhaps S6e or S8e
(3) PMC - perhaps GB1i or FB1i
(4) Harbeth SHL5, but I cannot audition these
(5) Dali Mentor 6, although these could be bright with my amp

Does anyone have any experience with one or more of these speakers...
Thanks
acdvd

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acdvd OP
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I have read that Spendor is a "relaxing" sound - would you say it is "realisitic"....

Does the S8e have better midrange and high frequencies than the S6e?
acdvd OP
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With regard to Dynaudio, I can only get the Contour 1.4 (bookshelf) or 3.4 where I live. Countour 3.4 is out of my price range, and not sure how a 1.4 would compare to a 220? I don't have a sub and I do enjoy low frequency sounds from certain instruments. My current speakers hit -6db at 35hz so they say....The 1.4's are the same price as the 220.

The other options I have heard are Leema Xone, Audiovector's new S3 series (replaces Mi3), or the bigger Ushers...

Anyone have experience with these?
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