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Speakers - Your "Safest" Choice

Hello All: Many of us have limited access/ability to audition multiple speakers brands. That got me to thinking- If one had a budget of $20K max, a solid state amp rated at 125WPC, and listened to all varieties of music (primarily rock, pop, folk), what speaker(s) would you be most willing to recommend to that person and feel confident they would be happy with the purchase?

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jsalerno277
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Sorry I am late to the forum.  The AG website was compromised.  A phisherman.  They fixed it today.  An expenditure like that warrants dealer assistance with system integration, installation, and optimization.  Audition mandatory. There are many excellent recommendations from members.  I did not see my personal favorite- Vivid.  Aesthetics are a personal taste.  I find their designs artistic and pleasing.  I find their sound quality exceptional.  Clarity, integration, dynamics, staging, imaging, and musicality- they have it all.  The Kaya 90 is in your budget.  Better is a pre-owned pair of Giya G-3 S2 which would be slightly below $20k.  Call or visit GTT Audio in NJ.  

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efoo
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orosie
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KEF Reference 5

julie_priest
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Passives:

  • Dynaudio
  • ATC
  • Spendor
  • Maybe KEF's Reference series
  • Martin Logan (only ESL)
     

Actives: 

  • Genelec Ones (8351B or 8361B) 
  • Dutch & Dutch
  • Dynaudio Focus series
  • ATC Pro SCM series (which look fugly) 
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jlr261
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Hi, the question is way, way too open for you to obtain solid enough advice/recommendations not based on what the various respondents own/like. Ideally, and especially considering the $20k budget you mention, we need more information to be able to formulate as useful replies as possible.

In the end, as several persons have mentioned, nothing will replace you going out to visit stores that have and entertain serious listening rooms, or better yet, visit fellow aficionados' homes to listen to various setups in real situations. 

Of course, the best possible option is to work with outfits that offer generous in-home trial possibilities!

Ideally, you  want to try as many combinations as possible, in YOUR  specific setting, listening to YOUR favorite music, etc.

Having said that, I am fortunate enough to own the very first "prototype" pair of Clayton Shaw's new speaker sensations, the CALADANs!  At around $3.3k, these are wonderful open baffle speakers that work with all types of associated gear and music... (no commercial affiliation whatsoever)

https://claytonshawacousticlab.com/

Voilà! My 2 cents... enjoy and do share your adventure, we learn a lot from each other's experiences, trials and at times, tribulations...

JLR261 

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