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"What's The Best Value Speaker In $5k-$10k Range?"

I'd appreciate some advice from those experienced with great speakers. I'm hoping that this thread will be valuable to lots of others, as well.

On to my question: What are the best value speakers you can buy on the used market in the $5k-$10k price range? I think it's time to get into something world-class for music, and I've found that in each area of life or hobby, there are gems available that might not carry the most popular brand name - or be the latest fashion - but that do deliver the best performance for the money.

I'd appreciate recommendations from any resident speaker gurus. Thank you!
metalphoenix
docks
43 posts
 
Revel F52 and Salon Studio
Paradigm S8
PSB Sync One
cardani
160 posts
 
Gradient Revolution from Finland, cleanest best bass reproduction with its dipole boxless enclosure.
masuoka
1 posts
 
I have seen used Soundlab electrostatic speakers in this price range and would provide the most accurate sound reproduction if that is the first criteria
fleschler
1,993 posts
 
The Legacy Focuses can be had for about $2200 to $2500 a pair.  They are 97 db efficient but need good current (no SETs) as they dip below 3 ohms in the bass. They also need a big room (at least 15' X 20').  They currently sell for $13,000 "updated" with better parts but missing a woofer in the rear and just not as good sounding.   They are a bargain speaker with excellent frequency response, usable to about 31 Hz -2 db in my room (supposed to go to 13Hz).  
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