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Standmount speaker suggestion

HI

I have B&W 705 s3 Signature speakers paired with a Pass Labs INT-60. While imaging and soundstage are great, I find the speakers a bit bright. What should I try next, and what would be worthy of being mated to the Pass integrated? I will buy used but keeping in line with the value of the amp, the budget is around $5000- $8000 new.

 

I realize speakers are very subjective. Just want some direction to go. 

Appreciate it.

 

ullogu1
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bgross
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Preowned all the way: KEF Reference 1, Totem Element Fire II, Focal Sopra 1, SF Guarneri Homage or even the Cremona Auditor M not in any particular order.

Just my opinion...

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yoyoyaya
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@OP. As others have said, the B&Ws are forward sounding. For Sonus Faber, you could start with the Minima Amator. The Franco Serblin Accordo Goldberg is in a similar vein - both lovely sounding speakers. ProAc tend to fly a bit under the radar these days but are still excellent speakers.

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bgross
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Yeah, Accordo Goldberg are $15K... not in the OPs budget although the most visually striking speaker ever produced, in my eyes anyway

blackbag20
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@motown-l plus one ... you cannot go wrong w Revel!!

Do not doubt ...

boostedis
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A DIY Kit is the best bang for the buck especially in a Standmount! 

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