My listening percentages are very close to your own. I have Dynaudio Focus 220s which are not bookshelves but I think sound great with Jazz. I like the Dynaudio line, especially the Focus and Confidence series. The Dynaudio Confidence C1 is an awesome sounding speaker that can be found used at your price point. Although I have never heard them, what about Harbeth's as an option?
Small and Excellent Speakers
After demoing the new B&W Signature Diamond speakers, I'm convinced that small is not always bad. Their limited edition speakers are a 2-way floor standing loudspeaker with an effortless and sweat sound. Their Dimensions are:
36.6 x 9.1 x 14.8 (H x D x W) in inches. Weight: 55 lbs. Unfortnuately they are $18,000/pair.
I am looking to replace a set of 1991 JBL L7 loudspeakers with a smaller set of floor standing loudspeakers. They will be driven with a McIntosh MC402 solid state power amp (400w) and a McIntosh C2200 tube preamp.
Question for all:
Are there other small-footprint speakers that sound excellent and are less than $5,000?
Thank you.
-Greg
36.6 x 9.1 x 14.8 (H x D x W) in inches. Weight: 55 lbs. Unfortnuately they are $18,000/pair.
I am looking to replace a set of 1991 JBL L7 loudspeakers with a smaller set of floor standing loudspeakers. They will be driven with a McIntosh MC402 solid state power amp (400w) and a McIntosh C2200 tube preamp.
Question for all:
Are there other small-footprint speakers that sound excellent and are less than $5,000?
Thank you.
-Greg
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