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Good Used Speakers ($8K-10K) For A Little Listening Room

I know that this is a tough one, because speakers are so subjective.  My dedicated 2 channel listening room is only 10ft x 10ft.  I listen to mostly jazz and rock.  I currently use a Plinius SA100 Mk III (recapped and upgraded) driving Joseph Audio RM25XL's.  I'm thinking of upgrading and was wondering what speakers would be a good upgrade for a small listening room.  I like the Joseph Audio sound, but want more.  I was thinking of Pulsars or maybe Perspectives.  First, is my room too small for floor standing speakers? Second, what other speakers in the $8-10K range used would be a good fit in a small room?
moto_man
willemj
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1 yes. The more low freqencies you pump into such a tiny room, the more you will suffer from room modes, and all the more so if the room is square.
2 irrespective of price, the best speakers that I know for such a small room would be the Harbeth P3ESR. They are perfectly neutral, with a mid range to die for. All they lack is low frequency extension, but in your case that is an advantage. Since it is a sealed system, they can be placed relatively close to the rear wall.
jadedavid
76 posts
 
With that budget there are numerous choices. Which one is right for you is very subjective.
The Harbeths are VG speakers as are many others. 
My top choices would be 
1)for a warm sound Sonus Faber Guarneri
2)for an accurate studio type sound PMC 20/25 powered
Is there a local dealer near you that could do an in home audition of their line of speakers? That is where the rubber meets the road (your room your gear).
Good luck with your search
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yogiboy
5,484 posts
 
You should check out the Spendor floor standers. They take up about the same space as a monitor on stands. I’ve owned a few and they were outstanding. Take a look!
http://spendoraudio.com/
contuzzi
413 posts
 
First spend 1/4 of your budget on room treatments.
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