Kids, Dogs, and Speakers


We have 2 dogs (25 lbs and 35 lbs) who tear around the house and preschool grandchildren. I like the sound of my Spendor A4s, but they are very narrow and top-heavy, and we worry they could be unintentionally knocked over (mercifully, this hasn't happened yet).  We need speakers which are harder to knock over.  This is the room we spend the evening in, so we can't exclude kids or pups.

Our budget is $7k to, at a stretch, $15k. I'm considering the KEF Meta R11 meta, the Sonus Faber Olyimpica Nova 2 and 3, and the Spendor D7.2 (which are wider and have a lower centre of gravity than the A4s). I ruled out the Sonetto 8s and Dali Rubicon 8s because the lowest speaker is vulnerably close to the ground. I like the extra stability that the outrigger feet give the KEFs and the Sonus Fabers.

I need to find things that I can audition in the section of the East Coast from New York to Washington DC.

Do you have any recommendations for speakers that are harder to knock over?

Thanks!

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We are on the east coast look at alta audio the alec 9k very stout composite cabinet with a unique transmission line loaded cabinet 

 

Dave and Troy

Audio intellect  nj

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Wilson, Magico, SF Olimpica all heavy and sturdy. Used within your price range. You can listen to Magico and SF at Overture. JS Audio in MD are Wilson dealers and occasionally have a certified preowned speakers. 

I should have added that the room is 13' square, and I'm driving them from a Rega Elicit Mk 5.