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Hoping to get input of fellow members to help with speakers. The most challenging part of my search for audio bliss has been speakers. I've had Thiel 1.2, Monitor Audio Gold, Cary Silver Oak, Zu Essence, Ref 3A MM deCapo BE, Magnepan SMG, and Harbeth SHL5, to name a few. Most have shortcomings but the Harbeths and Magnepans gave me the fondest listening sessions because of their liveliness and imaging. I'm basically looking for something that will just put out what its fed, play well, and basically disappear. I listen primarily to vocal and acoustic music and enjoy 60s and 70s rock and R&B recordings. System consist of LP12/Origin Live/Lyra MC, Esoteric SA-50, David Berning ZOTL Pre One, VAC Renaissance 70-70/Lamm ML2.1/JA Burgess SE45 with Chord and Siltech cables. Hoping to keep the cost below $5K. Any input is appreciated.
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soix
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There’s a pair of Joseph Audio Pulsars here that have been upgraded to the latest Graphene model for $5750. IME, JA speakers pull off one of the best disappearing acts in the industry and throw off an outstanding 3D soundstage while sounding very neutral and natural overall. The Pulsars are one of JA’s best, and this pair is in the gorgeous Sapele finish.

If you prefer buying new, the LSA-10 Statements are on sale here now for $2500/pr ($1000 discount) with a pair of speaker cables thrown in, and I believe they offer a 30-day, in-home trial period, which is obviously huge. Best of luck in your search.
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needfreestuff
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Elac AS61 with a JL f112 subwoofer. Good luck
hedwigstheme
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Also agree with Yogiboy. Harbeth P3ESR with a subwoofer—a Rythmik F12G would be a great choice.
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bhvf
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Since you liked the Harbeths I would try the 30.1 or 30.2. I preferred them to the SHL5. The suggestion above of the P3 could also work if you added a sub seeing as the low end was the problem. I don't notice any issues with the low end in my 30.1's.  They're in a bedroom that is 14' x 23' with 11 foot ceilings on the long wall.  Imaging is unreal while bass is tight and surprisingly full. 
so-al
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ProAc D2R, had them on loan from my Hi-Fi dealer in NJ.  Great speaker, Nice British sound, my room is just a bit smaller then yours. Top end truly special, bass more then enough. Placement in my room  took a bit. Speakers I’ve have/had KEF LS 50, KEF R11, Dynaudio, Omh. My amp is Belles Virtuoso 200w 8omh, Aesthitix Pallene preamp. I plan on purchasing the D2R’s this winter.
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