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Worked Backwards and Would like to Hear Suggestions on Speakers

I did the opposite most folks on forum suggested. I already had Bose 901 Series VI speakers but built my system around them. My setup includes Mcintosh MC501's, C2500 Preamp, Thurman Conditioner, Cary 100 DAC, which I'm selling, Oppo 105D, and MusicHall 7.1 turntable. I use all Cardas Golden XLR Cables except for Bose Equalizer which I use Cardas Golder RCA's. I mostly stream using dedicated MacBook 13" retina..

The Bose sound really good but would like suggestions for better. My range? Not sure, I can spend up to 10K but would rather stay in the 3-6K range.

Thanks!
roddyboy

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roddyboy OP
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Thanks everyone! With all the suggestions so far, I'm looking at the Tekton Double Impact Speakers. I've read several reviews and these must be amazing compared to others at 2-5 times it's price of $3k. Anyone have an opinion about these speakers? They're fairly new in the audio world.
roddyboy OP
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Does the Tekton DI sound good when not sitting directly in front? and how does it compare to GoldenEar Triton 1's?
roddyboy OP
56 posts
 
Dave and Troy,
What's your thoughts on Legacy Audio Whisper Loudspeaker System for $7K? or do you still prefer Signatures?

Thanks
roddyboy OP
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Lol, not sure if this was a joke, but I doubt electricity moves slow.

roddyboy OP
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As I shop, and trust me there's a lot to research, but someone brought up Mcintosh MC501's are "slow" and not all speakers mate well because of this! No-one else have ever brought this up, so what does "slow" mean? and does it really make a difference with speakers I choose?
roddyboy OP
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After receiving everyone's suggestions, I think I may go with Bowers & Wilkins B&W 802D, what's your opinions used with MC501's?
roddyboy OP
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It's not the diffuse sound I want from the speakers, it's trying to make up for the diffuse sound by finding speakers which may help with finding more clarity and high ends, if that makes sense..
roddyboy OP
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Does anyone have opinions about Wilson Audio Sophia 3?
roddyboy OP
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James,
I'm glad you brought this up! I'm also interested in the B&W 802 D2s, so in your setup, how much happier are you with the Wilsons purchase scale 1-5? and what was it about the Wilsons you liked over the B&Ws?

Thanks!
roddyboy OP
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blindjim,
I looked into Eggelston Andrea’s IIs, Former Wilson Sophia’ ii, and Focus Whispers and I have to say the reviews were impressive and their around my price range. They also all weigh around 200lbs a piece. Can you tell me more about the JAMO's? What models were you talking about? The JAMOs I saw was only a fraction of the cost of those above which made me curious.
 
roddyboy OP
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What does everyone think if I just went with two more 901's and 2 more Mcintosh MC501's, for a total of 4 Bose 901's and four MC501's? 
roddyboy OP
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Lol! Yeah, I get the point!
roddyboy OP
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Right now I decided on the Vandersteen Model 5, but have one question; how labor intensive having to replace batteries or other areas of the speakers am I looking at? I'm ready to pull the trigger but any feedback would be appreciated..

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