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Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K)

I am on a long search for speakers and just curious what people think is the best value both new or used in speakers ranging from around $5000 to $15000? I have a set of Paradigm S8's (V1) and love them but looking for another set for another set in a different listening area (25 x 20?, maybe larger).  I love the full sound of JBL's and looking for something in that range (it also helps that JBL's seem to hold their value better than most, which will be a consideration). The only drawback to JBL is footprint.  I prefer a smaller footprint which is why after reading I hope to listen to several B&W 800 series but open to suggestions across the board.  used Watt Puppies? Revels?  I am curious about peoples experience with McIntosh XR100's. 
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fstein
197 posts
 
Wayne Parnham 4Pi at half that price. You will have money left over for subs.
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ozzy
7,245 posts
 
Stereo5,

Yes, I traded in the Bob Carver ALS for the Focal Supra 2’s. There was just something about the Carvers that I just couldn’t live with. Specifically, a upper midrange/ lower treble glare that I just couldn’t adjust out. And surprisingly, the speakers had a very low sensitivity that the Carver specs did not agree.

After the new (used) Focal’s sat in the cold for about a week due to trucking screw ups, I finally received them today.

The Focal Sopra 2’s speakers at first listen sound really good with surprising good bass. I am also quite surprised at the dynamics and sensitivity of these speakers. I now have the volume on my preamp set at half the amount that the Carvers required for the same sound level. I am still using the Carvers Raven 350 mono block amps.

I also purchased the IsoAcoutics GAIA 1 footers/carpet spikes and I will install them in the next few days.

ozzy
stewart0722
184 posts
 
Magnepan 20.7 for large room

Magnepan 3.7i for medium room

You can try to do better from the standpoint of overall realism, but you'll fail....
david_ten
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@real_music777

All New Granditote Mach 2P and Mach 2R !!

What do you like about them?
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