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Need new speakers

One of my KEF 103/2 died a few days back and now I am in search for a new upgrade speaker. I had my NAD receiver, Luxman CD, and KEF since 1992 and was very happy with them. Now have a Jolida 302B integrated tube amp, Rotel RT-1080 tuner, Denon 2200 DVD/CD player. Have a Wharfedale Delta 70 on loaner from friend and it does not agree with me that much.

Have auditioned the Epos M12 (like), KEF 302 (okay). Been reading on Polk LSi-15, Sonus Concertina and Silverline Sonatina.

My living room is smallish: 11 x 18 with oriental carpet. I know my wife won't let me have speakers placed 2 feet away from wall. Don't expect to get subwoofer for a long while.
I like listening to classical, jazz (old and new), old rock. Really like vocals: Nora Jones, Leonard Cohen, James Brown, etc. I don't listen to loud music.

Any suggestions would be apprecited. Oh, budget about US$1000.
natcire
newmanoc
295 posts
 
If you can stretch it up to $1300 or so and have a dealer in your area, be sure you hear the Rega R5. It is simply outstanding in this price range.
natcire OP
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Thanks for all your suggestions. I am taking each advice and researching each recommendation. Further suggestions are welcome. I am taking my time on this one since this will be the last purchase for a while. Oh, received my Tara Labs Prism 300v cables today. Getting closer.
mauiaudioman
171 posts
 
Green Mountain Audio Europa's at $995.00/pair are an amazing speaker. I replaced a pair Of vintage A/D/S L-1290 floorstanders with this little standmount and never looked back. Do a search here for other's opinions on the Europa's. Good luck.
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veroman
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i use the jolida 502b with meadowlark kestral 2 spkrs. used for your price can be found. read the reviews, many out there. i am amazed at the pure musicality of these little floorstanders. i am biased as an owner but for the $ i think these are classics. caveat on rock n roll.. they will NOT hide poor quality recording with slam and warmth and sizzle, but all your other genres are a perfect fit at modest spl levels. vocals are awesome with this combo!
rock2zep
1 posts
 
If I may suggest the Dynaudio Audience series are a great speaker and have recently been discontinued. You can pick up a super pair of speakers I am sure if you shop around. The Audience 72's (a little more than your price) are awesome as well as the Audience 52's.
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