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Looking for speaker suggestions

I am currently contemplating a speaker upgrade. I do very much like my current Shahinian Hawks and will most probably keep them in reserve, as I can always use the bottoms as a pair of subs. But I have listening more recently to a lot more Jazz and classic rock.

 I initially considered trying the Klipsch Heresy III’s again after owning the II’s years ago but from what I read they have not done away with the fatiguing factor that drove me from them initially. Although my system has changed dramatically since then also.

 I am thinking of keeping them used as you can usually end up with a speaker you can’t afford new that way, perhaps they are older technology but that is the tradeoff. Wilson Puppy could fit the bill, but condition is also a factor.

Listening room is dedicated, 15 x 25. Associated electronics, ARC LS27, Levinson 333, PS Audio Direct Stream, PS Memory Player and a Magnum Dynalab MD809

Budget, ideally around 5k but can go more for something exceptional (max 10k)

Suggestions?


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As I head into Jersey all the time, I will have to make a point of getting by there on the next trip through
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I would like to thank everyone for their input, it has given me a short list for auditions. Fortunately, being in NY I should have little difficulty in finding dealers to spend some time listening to some of these suggestions. With several suggesting looking back at the Klipsch line, the LA Scala has always intrigued me although I have never heard them, just their BIG brother, the Klipschorns of a friend that turned me onto hi-end audio many years ago. My space will not allow anything that large.

 So, other than the Klipsch, Vandersteen (another I heard years ago), Ohm’s, B&W’s. Several I am not familiar with and will require more research

Another issue I seem to be up against, that the ML333 would not be necessary as it appears to be overkill. I have a Bedini 100/100 that I use at work as well as a Levinson 23.5 in my second system that can be pressed into service if you think it would be warranted, as I recall horns are very efficient.


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williwwonka, they seem to be a little out of my budget range, but a interesting design and looks be be well worth a listen
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1grabber2

The ARC is a tube pre and the ML is ss, while I do not see any changes to these base components, with the possible exception of a Pass Amp sometime in the future..

I have put the Dali Epicon 8, Wilson Pup 7, a revisit to  some of the Klipsh line,  La Scala II,   Heresy III,  Harbeth seem very interesting and several others that have been suggested to have a listen to.
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a lot of good suggestions, only several were indicating a tube amp would work better. Was not really thinking about that, in fact if anything I could see a Pass in my future. Went with the ARC pre to smooth the ss amp, if it needed, which with the ML was unessary (I think).

Currently dragged out a pair of KG4's I had in storage to check them out for a bit. First impression was pretty good with my current gear. Ended up ugrading the tweeter and crossovers to get a better feel for the Klispch 'sound'. Need to do some extended listening to make sure the fatigue factor is no longer present.

Still looking for a pair of Watt Puppies 6/7 to check out...and the adventure continues..
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