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Speaker questions ProAc, Harbeth, ATC

Would like the forum's view on a potential speaker upgrade.  I listen to ProAc Response 2.5 speakers which I purchased nearly 30 years ago.  They have been wonderful.  I also have a REL T9x subwoofer.  Since the speakers are so old, I have been thinking of looking to upgrade.  The options I have on my list are new ProAcs, ATC and Harbeth.  I would be prepared to buy used.  I am looking for a similar sound to the ProAcs but maybe with a firmer bass.  I listen at reasonable levels and my tastes are classic rock and jazz.  I find the ProAcs are great with jazz.  My room is not dedicated to sound only and is 15 ft x 20 ft.  Thank you for suggestions.

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celtic66
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ATC is for sure a different transducer practicing Black Flag orders;  take no prisoners.

Chameleon in nature, as any change in component, cabling or source shifts the paradigm.  That means room acoustics too.  Move a chair and bang, different.

I’m speaking about the actives now:  They are brutally dynamic, lightning fast (attack) and relentlessly revealing of timbre.  The whole PRaT they deliver in spades.  Not the most holographic transducer, however the soundstage is quite stable.  With all systems operating optimally the larger actives will rearrange you. 

Perhaps not for everyone.  I’ve owned/own ATC 19A, 40A, 50As.  Also have ATC 20 passives and they love tons of stable current.

Enjoy your hunt.

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