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Speaker recommendations, budget $10-15K

I am looking to upgrade my speakers. In particular, I am looking for better low-end extension than my current speakers, Sehring 703s, which the specs say go to 38Hz but seem to roll off above that. I primarily listen to rock. I have to say, I prefer a bit of warmth over ultimate transparency.

Ancillary equipment is a Pass Labs X150.5 power amp, Mystere ca21 preamp, Perfect Wave Mk2 DAC & Transport. Room size is 13x25. Speakers are facing out from the long wall. The speakers will be in my living room, so they cannot be too enormous or push the envelope aesthetically. I would prefer to buy new. While open to buying used, I am wary of shipping damage.

The speakers I plan to audition are:
Marten Django
DALI Epicon 8
Acoustic Zen Crescendo
Aerial 7T
Tannoy Kensington

I have also read good things about Vapor Audio Joule Black, but would have a real hard time auditioning them before hand.

I would appreciate any other recommendations of speakers to audition, as well as any thoughts about the speakers on my current list. Thanks.
mcondon

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knghifi
1,668 posts
 
G917, what were the other 2 speakers on your list?

Crescendo was not on my list but with all the positive comments and TAS review, I'm trying to find a pair to demo in the MA area.
knghifi
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NP G917. By choosing Crescendos, it doesn't mean the other 2 are bad. There are no perfect components but just compromises. I like to gather as much info as possible before making a decision and you don't have to trash the other 2. I finished my homework and Crescendos is off the list.
knghifi
1,668 posts
 
Mcondon, 4+ hour drive to audition Crescendos so ping audio buddies with ears I trust and several owners. It's an excellent speaker but doesn't meet requirements in my next speaker. Not making the special trip so off my list for now.

I sold my EW Andra II looking for specific changes, more different than improvements actually. You should trust your ears and don't worry AgonGODs classifications but purchase what sounds best to you.
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