I used to own Ensemble Elysia in the past..it was an amazing mini monitor with passive radiator at the back. The stand was made like outer space shape. I sold it a couple of years ago because I started my own business. Later after the business was pretty stable, I bought a pair of Sonus Faber Toy Tower..well..I like the vocal..about few months back, I asked Ralph Karsten about which speakers that would be perfect for my Atma-sphere MA-1..I gave him 3 choices and he told me to go ahead with Audiokinesis. Now every evening, I will sit still and drown myself into this musical bliss..I think everybody could check this brand out..it's not expensive but it truly is amazing speakers..
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?