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Started with $1k speakers … what now?

I got into this hobby during Covid, browsing YouTube reviews my first speakers were Polk L100s and Sonus Faber Lumina 1s. Not bad as an entry point, but wondering what would be the next level is where a speaker is built with fewer compromises in the drivers and crossover design.  My hope was that in the $5k range truer “hifi” entry points may be found in a small room system with a REL t5x. My source and amplification is already in the $5k range. 
 

I visited a hifi store recently but was overwhelmed by the amount of choice and unsure what would be an upgrade based on first listening impressions alone. 
 

Thanks in advance for any insights.

jdavis234

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erik_squires
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@lanx0003  This is the first time I've heard of AR (Acoustic Research?) having a hand in series crossovers.  What's your source for this statement?

erik_squires
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I just don't think the number we find in the used market is an indicator of value one way or another unless we take into account volume vs. say JBL or B&W or Martin Logan. 

erik_squires
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OMG, Fritz is such a small time operator, that there are no used Fritz speakers says nothing about the brand.

I don't know of another high end maker (and his speakers are!) that will let you audition, and work with you personally to find the right pair for you.  That's bespoke service.

erik_squires
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I love the Fritz line. I find them exceedingly smooth and neutral from the midrange to the treble (possible exception the Be) with bass much larger than the speakers and amazing transparency and imaging for the price.

My one concern about them is that many will find them too mellow and laid back. for small rooms, Jazz, classical and choral they could be fantastic. With a sub also fantastic.

They do benefit from decent room acoustics.

Absolutely the best buy in high end for the money and size.

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