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Tool fan needs help with speakers (and electronics)

Just like the title says. I mainly listen to Progressive Metal, Grunge and Classic Rock.

I'm looking to build a system with an emphasis on speakers. My all in budget is $5K. Will consider used. My listening room is 4,368 cubic feet. 21' (L) x 16' (W) x 13' (H). Tile floor. No acoustic treatments. Not currently interested in vinyl or tube amps.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thx.


jpaz
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jon_5912
585 posts
 
@kisst_amojan - If he decides to go with Focal I think the SM9 deserves consideration.  Full warranty refurbs are available for $2100 each.  They're best played fairly loudly but I have to think that's the intention.  Performance for the money is going to be outstanding.  I don't know how important aesthetics are in this case but they don't look bad, just a little bit unusual.  
psag
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JBL, Klipsch, Paradigm.

I just remembered a Lou Reed speaker shootout many years ago. He panned Martin Logan, and raved about Klipsch.  He was a guy who really understood the importance of tone in amplified music.
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mickeyb
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Vintage jbl l series or klipsch Cornwall’s. Both dynamic as heck. I’ve had them all and now I’m older and listen to musical a much lower volume. 
When I was younger I used to blow up the house with some jbl l-200. They were fantastic. 
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