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Speakers with wide listening window

I am looking to upgrade my speakers (currently Paradigm Monitor 7 v3). My biggest complaint about the Paradigms is their thin optimal listening window. If I am out of a narrow corridor directly in front of them, or if I am listening more than 4 ft off the ground, the sound drastically depreciates. I realize that all of this is inherent to some degree in any 2-channel system, but I am generally active and moving around while listening to music (e.g. while cooking) so I'm really looking for a set of speakers that can fill a room (20x30x10) without needing to be too loud.

My budget is about 1500 (up to 2k, max) new or used. The rest of my (vinyl only) system is:

Clearaudio Virtuoso Cart
Marantz 15-TTs1
Onkyo A10 integrated amp

Thanks!
blnd2spll

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metman
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I would seriously consider the Shelby+Kroll Nano monitors. I've had these now for almost a week and the soundstage is phenominal, it just follows you around the room. I was even listening behind the speakers and didn't notice a significant difference and mine aren't even completely broken in yet. I've been listenting to mine with a cheap Yamaha receiver and can only imagine how much better they would sound with better electronics.
I would contact Tim over at Shelby+Kroll They may have some B stock remaining. He's a great guy to deal with and I doubt you could do much better in this price range.
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