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Wide dispersion speakers for a large room

I'd like some advice/suggestions for speakers to use in a large room (25 x 40) with a cathedral ceiling. They'll be placed on the long wall. Imaging ability isn't terribly important as I'll be listening from different locations in the room.

My budget is $3500. Because of the room, speaker placement will be no more than a couple of feet from the wall, but nowhere near any side walls.

Are there any designs or brands that suit my situation better than others? (e.g., are ribbon tweeters better or worse than dome). I'been thinking hard about the Revel Performa3 F206, ProAc D20R, Spendor D7. These are all close to my budget if bought used.

Any advice would be much appreciated.
alex_s
alex_s OP
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Thanks for all the suggestions and advice. Thankfully I'm in no real hurry, so I can continue to save.

I do plan on buying used, so I hope to eventually be able to set up something really nice.

Now to do some research on the suggested speakers.

Please keep the ideas coming.



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islandmandan
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I agree with Latik regarding the Tannoys. I use 12" HPD drivers (dual concentric from 1975) in my large listening room ( 16' X 34', with cathedral ceilings). They are in custom 150 liter enclosures that are built on the massive side, at nearly 2" in thickness, and 192 lbs. each. Situated on the end wall though, but boy, do they do the job!

Regards,
Dan
alex_s OP
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Thanks all. I'm looking at the Tannoy XT 8F. It has nice reviews, is efficient, has the ability to move lots of air, and is well within my budget. Should anybody have any other advice, I'd love to hear it.
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