Speaker upgrade


Good morning all, hope everyone is well.

My planned HIFI change for 2023 is a change in loudspeakers. My top contenders are JBL L100, Klipsch Forte IV or Corwall IV’s, another couple I am very interested in are the Volit Razz, and possibly the Paradigm F80.

System consists of Rogue RP-1, Rogue Atlas Mag III, Line Magnetic CD-24, MOFI Master deck and Master tracker.

Room is an untreated living room 15x15, hardwood with thick throw rug and lightly furnished.

I have listened to the Klipsch and the Paradigm, enjoyed them both. They are different animals as one would imagine.

I listen to mostly Jazz, Rock and "American Roots" (not modern country).

Thoughts and suggestions appreciated.

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@soix Currently I have a pair of Tyler Timekeeper and they are beautiful. They will be moving to a different system. They are very sweet, very musical, nice soundstage. I feel I'm looking for more weight, loudness / dynamics..

Hello all, I truly appreciate all the feedback regarding my post. 

My absolute top budget is $6k, without selling my plasma and a vital organ.. I am intrigued by the Spatial, spent some of my evening reading up on them as well as the NSMT's. I would prefer made in the US, our friends to the north, or the UK. That is not to say that I am ethnocentric. I have bought and sold plenty of gear from China, Japan and elsewhere. I mean have you all seen the Line Magnetic Western Electric recreation horn system? A bit dear for my billfold, but a man can dream right? Also on my bucket list, Luxman.. I have owned speakers from TDL, Mission, NHT, EV, Rogers, Kilpsch, Morrison, Design Acoustics (really?) and my current pair of Tyler's which i do love. I refurbished a horn and low end cab pulled from an old theater, 1940's International Projector Co. (the drivers themselves are Jensen), it sure sounds fun in my second garage. (it spent one month in the house, at least the spouse gave it a chance)

It may be elusive what I'm attempting to get across. The sweetness, soundstage and warmth of the Tyler's, the accuracy of the brit's and the dynamics/raise the arm hair of the Klipsch. I do not wish to offend anyone, we all have our own tastes, we all find what we enjoy in a speaker or system. I feel I'm as close as I've ever been. 

I am a man in mid fifties, and never thought I'd hear myself utter, "remember the golden days", but here I am. I miss picking up my best friend and going to audio stores near and far. I miss working in a proper hifi shop, the best one here in NE Ohio, "The Speaker Shop". Miss being able to sit and audition whatever it was seeking.