Seeking Bookshelf Recommendations


Looking for some new bookshelf speakers for a second system in a small bedroom.   The room is pretty well treated with 6 broadband absorption and 9 diffuser panels. I’m running Audio Mirror Reflection 45 mono blocks with a Canary preamp. Source will most likely be a Gustard R26 as both dac and streamer. I also have a pair of Rel t5i subs and Aperion dual firing super tweeters.  
 

Soundstaging and imaging are king for me. I want the biggest most dimensional sound I can afford.  My amp pairing is really smooth so I’m not looking for anything too warm.  I’d like something that is neutral but full in the lower mids and upper bass but also extended and airy in the treble.  My current Totem Arros do the soundstaging/imaging but are a little weak for me in the lower mids and upper bass.  Also I really value clarity and resolution as long as the magic isn’t lost of course. Basically I’m looking to have my cake and eat it too. My budget is around 3k and right now tops of my list are Fritz Carreras and Kef R3 metas. Also, Joseph Pulsars would be at the very top of my wish list but I’m trying to spend less unless it’s truly worth it.  Others that are lower on the list are Nola Boxers, Totem Signature Ones, Merlin TSM MMM, and maybe even one of the smaller Thiel floor standing speakers
 

As always I’m looking forward to everyone’s thoughts and hopefully there is at least a couple great speakers I’m missing. 

brylandgoodman

I second the BORRESEN X-1's @ $5500 pr.  Tremendous value and very musical w/ gigantic soundstage.

A much-overlooked speaker is the Technics C 700s. They are exceptional and available for less than $1K. Read the reviews, they are easy to find. I have a pair and love them..

 

 

If soundstaging and imaging are important are you considering room correction and  active amplification?  

You only have 45 watts! Not a lot of speakers will work. The only one I know that WILL work are the ones from Audionote or devour

You might contact Ty of Tyler Acoustics and inquire as whether he could build you a pair of his older Taylo Reference Monitors—the version with the Seas Millennium tweeters. They are essentially a slightly larger Joseph Pulsar, and very well built. 
 

On the used market they can sometimes be bought for between $800 and $1100, which makes them one of the best values in all of audio. They can do some things better than some $15K speakers IME. Supplement them with subs and you have “end game” performance.