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Bookshelf speaker for an apartment

I rented a 1BR apartment as a 2nd home and want to upgrade my speakers.  I currently am using Totem Mini's through a Denon AVR-X6200.  My speakers in my main system in my home are Sopra 2's.  Due to Covid I am unable to audition speakers but have read good things about the Focal Chora 806, Aria 906 ane the B&W 707.  I would like to keep the budget under $1000 for the pair but go a bit higher for the right speaker.  I welcome suggestions.  Thank you.
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schwantner
42 posts
 
If you heard them and liked them, buy them.  It's your ears that need to be happy.  I was happy last night with my small speakers (R100s) becase they needed to be quieter at 2:00am.  Using Arcam amps with Parasound Pre.  It's a warm sound. 
curlyhifi
156 posts
 
IMO I would go with the Aria or the Chora. They are a better match to the X6200.
dtrandall
43 posts
 
Check out the Ascend Sierra 2-EX. It’s a bit above $1000, but you get impressive 33hz-27khz frequency response, a RAAL ribbon tweeter for exquisite highs and a 7 year warranty.

i have the RAAL towers which use similar drivers and they have a wonderfully balanced and nuanced sound.
highend666
352 posts
 
Elac Reference DBR62 Best Kept Secret
mickeyb
542 posts
 
I’ve got a pair of music culture rl-21. Maybe the only pair for sale in the us. They will be your endgame compact loudspeaker. They were designed by Wolfgang meletsky of mbl fame. Music culture is his company. They are stunning. I’d let them go with stands for 2k. Research them if you can stretch your budget. 
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