Still looking for speakers in the 10-20,000 range


I’ve heard Proacs, Personas 3 and 5, Ryans, Wilsons, Wilson Benesch, Monitor Audios, B and Ws and several others in the 10-$20,000 range.  My favorite so far is the KEF Reference 3.  I would consider the Reference 5 but, as I’ve posted before, there is no place to hear them within 400 miles. Still plan to hear the Focal 2 and 3. Unless I love the Focals, I'm inclined to either go with the KEF Reference 3 or wait a couple of months (or more) to check out the new Magico A3.  My room is 24x18.  I have Audio Research electronics and 20 plus year old Proac Response 3.5 speakers.  It’s been a long process and I’m not sure if I’ll be relieved or disappointed when it ends.  Hard to decide if the Magico’s are worth waiting for.  Thoughts?
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Fast, we have a number of superb reference speakers on display.

We have the Aeris, the Paradigm Persona, and the Kef Blades. We also have a demo pair of Polymer Research and  the Dali Epicon 8.

So technically that is five reference speakers on display.

You may find it easier to fly into the New York Metro area where you can hear almost every reference speaker system out there.

We just had a guy who flew in from the Midwest to visit our shop which is 15 mins from Newark Airport for that same reason.

It might make it easier you can also save a boat load of sales tax which may or may not be offset by the products shipping. 

Each of these reference speakers have their charms.

The ability to hear a number of great reference speakers under the same circumstances in the same room is a great thing and can be very helpful.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ