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Speakers for Pathos Classic One MKIII

Hello Gents. My system consists of the following components:

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit (DC) Turntable
Pro-Ject USB DAC Box S2+
Pathos Classic One MKIII Integrated Hybrid Amplifier
Klipsch RP-600M Speakers

I have this system form more than a year but I think I'm tired of the forward sound of the Klipsches. To be honest I really like the dynamics, the clarity and the details but I'm enough of the sound right in my face, so I'm looking for a floorstander under 1000$ that have a more relaxed, warm - laid back sound. My priorities would be:

1. Musical
2. Refined
3. Rich/Body/Texture
4. Relaxed
5. Clarity/Details
6. Good LF extension

I've made some basic research and came to the following options:

- Q Acoustics 3050i
- PSB Alpha T20
- KEF Q550
- Wharfedale Diamond 230
- Dali Zensor 5

What do you think of these options guys? Would you recommend something else?

Thanks!


celestial__sound

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freediver
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Haven’t heard Kef or PSB’s in 20 years.Never heard the Q Acoustics but I like the combination of materials they use & have had experience with similar materials & really like the sound they are capable of.I have also used Dali Zensor 3’s & 1’s & REALLY like the wood pulp drivers,they have such an organic midrange for an inexpensive speaker,the tweeters are not quite as good & in that budget range I prefer something from Dynaudio...Based on materials,tech & reviews I would go Q Acoustics then Dali...
 Also have you sorted out the room acoustics,some of that in your face could be a hard room & echo..How about tube rolling?Some NOS Mullard small signal tubes can really open up the organic tone a good tube preamp is capable of...If memory serves that amp uses Mosfet for output,I would think it has the possibility of some world class sound...
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