Speakers free of grain, glare and steel?


$2,000 or less used/new speakers free of grain, glare and steel, but with detail, extension, imaging, and tonal accuracy and balance? Acoustic Zen Adagio, Merlin TSM MME. Gallo 3.1, Frafrotski SE? Most speakers are competent, some are outstanding, a few deliver magic. Which speakers are the most musical and easy to listen to, rising to the top of a crowded field given their price point, and the most "forgiving" of their associated components? Which have magic?
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Lean toward a soft dome tweeter. A metal one will really bring out any glare on the recording. And sometimes get more offensive than a soft dome. Harbeth would be a good one to check out, and Spendor. These brands focus on great midrange, where the majority of the important music is.
I consider the recording the first link. If there is something bad there, certain speakers that may seem neutral, can really emphasize a bad recording. We want to listen to all of our music, without glare, and fatigue.