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Request for a recommendation on a small footprint floor standing speaker

Hello everyone, I'm new and trying to put together my first decent stereo system. Thank you for your help. I know to start with the speaker. My room is about 12x14 and I'd prefer a small footprint floor stander in wood veneer. The options I've come across are below; my question is if there is anything else I should consider? I live where it's not easy to demo any speaker. My budget is in the ballpark of the speakers below. 

1. I really like the looks of the Evo 4.3 in walnut
2. Ohm Walsh micro or 1000 
3. Magnepan LRS (not wood but seems less weighty in the room because of its narrow width.) 

Are there other speakers that I should consider? Or any other advice you have for me? 
Many thanks! 


ejmcdonald
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fuzztone
5,505 posts
 
Parasound Founders 80F worth consideration.
https://www.overtureav.com/brands/speakers/floor-standing/paradigm/founder-80f/
Reviews forthcoming soon.
Maggie and Ohm are opposites for dispersion.
What are you attracted to?  Sweet spot or wide stereo?
yogiboy's avatar
yogiboy
5,487 posts
 
The Vandersteen 1ci just might fit the bill!
https://www.vandersteen.com/products/model-1ci
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chicagoblue1977
224 posts
 
Ohm Walsh rave reviews.

I have been wanting to try a pair....think I will.
sryeager
125 posts
 
I have Ohm Walsh 4, soon to be 5, and love them.  Judging by how long the 4s lasted, they should be my last speakers.  If you go that way, make sure to call Ohm to get the right size for your room.  Maybe it’s 2000.  I think their website has a chart.
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rocray
1,448 posts
 
I think Spendor is always a good suggestion. Totem Forest might be another suggestion. If your budget is smaller, perhaps Totem Arro might be worth a look. 
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