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Speaker Audition

I presently have an Avantgarde Uno (about 15 years old) in my system.  It’s very good but I am feeling it’s time for a different approach to getting the sound I want/like .... that being musicality and dynamics.  Horns deliver this but with a horn signature if you get what I mean.  I am looking for suggestions of what should be on my audition list.  Budget would be +/-$25k.  I was at an audio show this weekend and listened to a few speakers that might fit the bill:  Genesis Maestro, Rockport Atria II, Magico S5, Vandersteen 5A Carbon, Tannoy Kensington, Vivid Kaya 90 (maybe too small for the room and the big Vivids too much $).  Really appreciate any suggestions you might have of speakers that I might add to this list for further listening.

(Music I listen to most: rock, jazz, blues and female vocals.  Amps Pass Labs XA 60.8, AR Ref 6 Pre, REL subs, sources vinyl and streaming, largeish listening room but have to set up speakers on the long wall ... far from corners)
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bigkidz
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IMO a typical speaker like some you have mentioned above will not offer the same sound of a horn based speaker.  They usually cannot provide the open sound as horns.  While horns usually do not have the bass to keep up with the rest of the speaker.  I find it hard that you are not getting musically and dynamics form your speakers.  To me that would be a component issue.  I am not familiar with the Pass amp and what it can do so I cannot help you there.  I have only owned the Pass X-250 a long time ago which is a completely different animal.  The speakers you mention above cover a wide range of signature sounds.  The Magico and the Vandersteen are completely different sounds.  I own 5As and my buddy had a few of the Magico speakers.  They don't offer the same sonic signature both very different approach.  I would take the time to hear what you can before making such a change IMO.

Happy Listening.
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