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Replacement for Snell M7 Bookshelf Speakers

I’m thinking about replacing said speakers. The M7s I have right now are awesome because they image very well, have bass that extends down to 40 hz (these are stand speakers!), and can handle a lot of power. However, I find their lower mids to be muddy, and their treble to be a bit recessed. I would like a new set of speakers that still retains these positive qualities while also cleaning up the somewhat smeared frequency response. Any suggestions? Buying used is a given, and they need to be bookshelf speakers. Less than $1000 is my pricepoint.
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clearthink
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It amazes me when people have description of sound such as this what are you're room treatments, associated components in you're Music Reproduction System, source materials, format preferences? 
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I run a Kenwood C2 basic preamp in concert with a Kenwood basic m2a power amp. More than enough power (conservatively rated at 220 watts) with amazingly transparent fidelity. I play both vinyl (through a Technics Sl1200mkii) and lossless digital CD rips on my system (through a transparent DAC). No sound treatment in the listening environment. I listen to metal, electronic, psychedelic, jazz, and acoustic music.
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The M7s image very well, have bass that extends down to 40 hz and can handle a lot of power. However, their lower mids are muddy, and their treble is a bit recessed. I want new speakers that retain the positive qualities while cleaning up the opportunities.

Any suggestions?  Must be bookshelfs and less than $1000. 

I have an option to buy a used pair of M7s for $100. I'm exploring inexpensive used speakers just to try something different. 

Sounds like you want it all, which isn't a bad thing.
What did you choose? 
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