Which speakers do you like in the $5K price range?


I am considering upgrading my speakers and have $5K to spend on new or used. What are your recommendations. I am looking for a full range speaker that is placement friendly (not too far out into the room) and works with a SS amp. I listen from Ella to Hendrix, lots of guitar, jazz and vocals. I am looking for something that is dynamic, extended with good bass slam and extension, very natural sounding. I currently own B&W Matrix 803s and probably prefer something without a metal tweeter this time around since my only source is SACD/CD. The 803s sound prety good in my system but I know that the 802s and 803 matrix speakers sounded better when I compared them a while back so it is time to upgrade. My room has 7' ceilings, is 16' wide and 22' deep but I mostly listen 6-8 feet from the speakers which are 24" from the back wall and 6-7' apart. I have thought about the Aerial 10Ts, Talon Khorus with the X-XO so far.

Thanks for your suggestions.
bigkidz

To the author of the post made on 1/28/16 @ 2:53 am.

I wonder if the OP has bought his new speakers by now as its been 13 years since he asked the question.  LOL

Just curious why ancient threads get resurrected?


For historical interest? Hey, at least we end up learning all about the Hales. Don't even think about bringing less than 250W to the table!
Hales were best speakers I ever heard .
Took 2 men and boy to move them around .
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