I would suggest listening to the Dali Epicon 8 speakers. They are relatively tall at 50 inches with the stands. They have a 29mm textile dome tweeter with a 55mm ribbon and they sound smooth and accurate IMHO. The 6.5 inch mid is above the tweeters which really helps raise/expand the soundstage, like the more expensive Wison speakers. The two 8inch woofers create very natural sounding bass and the speakers are rated at 112 db. I do use JL subs because my room is on the large size. And lastly they are gorgeous in the walnut or ruby macassar finishes. Cost is about $25k. Hope you find a satisfactory solution.
Speaker Suggestions $30K Sasha DAW competitor?
I have been contemplating some new speakers - I have Wilson Sasha 1's which sound fantastic, but the highs can be screechy on some songs. I listen to rock, alternative, punk at concert volumes. I am looking at the Sasha DAW's and ?? I just heard the Alexia V's - they are what I want, but they come with a $70K price tag - just too much - man did they sound absolutely stunning - I think they are THE BEST Wilson's in the entire line - if anyone has that kind of cash you should go hear them - stunning. I wanted to consider the PS Audio FR30's (which I have not heard) before I made a final decision, and was going to Boulder to hear the FR30's, but PS mandates that you have to be vaccinated and boosted - my doctor said don't get the booster - PS can do whatever they want - but I draw the line on my health - so that one is out (I have their DAC and support has been great). One of the reasons I liked the FR30 is the ribbon tweeter tech which I perceive might be good in that speaker - I find them pretty smooth (have heard similar tech in the Martin Logan stuff - and they are smooth indeed). Not a fan of Magico, Sonus Faber or Elac - in my view and for my taste - they are not musical. Looking for floor standers. Thanking you all for your speaker input.