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Monitors that compete with quality floorstanders??

Like to know if there is a monitor, (even a larger monitor than bookshelf) that can compete with high quality floor standers across the board. I realize that bass response will always be problematic, for example, one 6 inch woofer in a monitor versus two or three 5 inch woofers in a floor stander which will produce better bass, and upper midrange

I could spend $2500-$2700 for such a monitor and stands used or new. I am not particularly interested in using a subwoofer. Smoothness, wide soundstaging, precise imaging and overall musicality are very important characteristics of such a "monitor" Thanks
sunnyjim

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Totem Mani 2 are not cheap, but priced pretty competitively these days when compared to many other overachieving, overbuilt monitors. Magico Mini being an obvious comparison. Both hit well above their size.

I would jump at a pair of right priced used Mani 2s in teh right situation. Magico Mini used prices seem to be coming down, but not sure I would go for that over the Totems or not. Dynaudio monitors would also be strong contenders at most price points. My small Dynaudio Contour 1.3mkII compete with quality floorstanders quite well, especially in smaller rooms.
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