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Upgrading from Tyler Ref Monitors

Well I built my first system about a year ago and am happy with the setup...the only problem is a slight lack of bass (which I dont miss all that much) Rather than invest in a sub, I figured I'd just upgrade to a set of speakers that has a bit more bass

My current setup is:
Tyler Ref Monitors
Rogue Magnum 88/99 amp/pre
CAL CL25 cd player
am using JPS ultra interconnects
signal cable biwire shotguns speaker cable

I'm looking at used speakers <3$K used
preferrably with a small footprint
nothing that looks like it belongs on star-trek!

What have people upgraded to from the Tyler Ref's?
I'm sure the Linbrooks are great, and I know how loyal Tyler customers are...I'm considering these already so no need to chime in on this one.

My short list so far includes:
Dynaudio Contour 3.0
Dynaudio Contour 3.3
Merlin VSM w/ BAM
SF Extrema
SF Guarneri
Avalon Avatar
Audio Physics Virgo III

anything else that I really should add?

My listening room is roughly 16x16, but I move every year or two (joy of consulting)
I listen to: Fleetwood Mac, Sting, Peter Paul and Mary, Santana, U2, Greatful Dead, Waylan Jennings, Rusted Root, Dave Mathews, Paul Simon, Cat Stevens, etc...

ps, I'm not a fan of planar speakers
geoffgarcia

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georgia2k
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I was happy owner of Tyler Refs. And think Ty offers superb products and customer service.

I went with Meadowlark Osprey ( used ). Painted them black for highest WAF. Great sound. Also, have found the lower bottom end of the Osprey makes for more involving listening. Not the pinpoint imaging of the Virgo III but I'm a believer in the Pat McGinty's use of time coherence design and first order crossovers to produce his musical speakers.

Just my $.02

- Ken
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