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Looking for recommendations for a pair of full range speakers for ~8k or under

What would your recommendation be? These are some of the speakers I have tested and liked:

1. B&W 702–S2 (new) - incredible for only 5k and I love the bass output with 3 drivers but the vocals can be a little harsh on some recordings. Maybe a good warm amplifier can help with this? I am also interested in the 702 Signature version going for 6.5k but not sure how it differs.

2. B&W 804 d3 (used) - Maybe my favorite of everything I’ve heard so far, better that the 702 in almost every way and not as harsh but I miss the extra output from the 702’s 3 bass drivers. I’m just not sure if it’s worth an extra 2-3k plus being used. I love that it goes lower though. Was seeing it used for ~7k online

3. Sonus Faber Sonetto 8 (new) - good bass and musical but Lacks some of the definition of the B&W - 7k

4. Sonus Faber Olympica 2 (used) - I loved this, much better than the sonetto in every way goes lower but lacks some in the bass output vs the sonetto. Was offered a trade-in in my local store for 6.5k

5. Sonus Faber Olympica 3 (used) - I haven’t heard this but I imagine It would be a perfect match for me with the extra bass driver and I’m seeing some used for under 8k online. 

I feel like my comparisons weren’t too good with very different rooms in different stores and amps so I am wondering what you guys would recommend of these options or if you have other recommendations either used or new under 8k. I can’t go too crazy though since I can’t spend too much on an integrated amplifier (~2-4k). Any Focal or other brands I should listen too also? I will also be using them for 2 channel home theater as well as music. I will likely be getting an integrated amplifier that complements the speakers I choose. I listen to a wide variety of music types and my room is about 14 x 22 with high vaulted ceilings. I appreciate any advice since I am new to high end speakers coming from a not so great soundbar. 
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@km1181   

I have a set of Dynaudio Contour 60i and my room is very similar to what you describe for yours.  The Contour 60 (the 60i is the latest generation that began delivering last September) are still around and most authorized dealers are selling their floor demo units for around $7K.  The new models sell for $11K.  Great sounding speakers as long as you have the amp that can drive them.  They do like current to get them going.  SS amps, 150 watts and your good.  Tube amps only if you can afford high powered ones.  I have all tube front end and a SS amp that delivers 300 watts into their 4 ohm load and, more importantly, plenty of current.  I never get near needing all that power and they play tremendously in my room.  Best of luck to you.
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I never said that mine were the best.  Only that the previous generation can be had for around his budget, what the power requirements are, and basically how they are worthy of his consideration.  Others had mentioned Dynaudio so I thought it fair to offer some information that may help him.  That's fair, relative to his question.
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