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Upgrade to my system - Speakers maybe

I have been a long time reader, first time I am posting.  This will be my first upgrade in a while..  Other than Roon it has been like 6 or 7 years since I bought anything other than a Sonos for a bedroom.  

My current system is:

Rega P3-24 w/ Elys2
Rega Brio R
Marantz NA7004 Network Player
Revel Performa3 M106s with Revel stands
Sunfire HRS 8 Subwoofer
Streaming from a Mac via Roon
 
Room is 13' x 20' with 8' ceilings.  

Not sure if I should get book shelf speakers or bigger speakers.  They need to take up same amount of space.  Speakers now are like 3' from the back wall.  Size needs to be about the same.  I will be too close to the speakers if they are out any further.  

I listen to everything except hip-hop and country.  This is audio only.  I have a separate home theater. 

My budget is $6-7K. Maybe more if I can sell the Revels.  I can go higher if something wows me but I don't want to.  I did listen to one speaker, the Revel 126BEs.  Seemed like the obvious choice.  Way too metallic sounding.  I hated them.   



sunujing
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dekay
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If you like the sound of the speakers think about adding a 2nd sub (you could purchase another new HRS8 online for $500-$600 + whatever cables you would need).

You might also look into a decent power conditioner that will handle both digital/analog gear, if you do not already have one.

Both can be used with future gear while offering an improvement in sound now.

Your room is not too large for the Revel’s, especially with subs.

DeKay




sunujing OP
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Why do hi-fi companies avoid listing prices anywhere consumers can find them?  This is just stupid.  Half these products are impossible to find pricing unless a US review exists.  Price is a screener.  I don't want to waste my time with products that are too expensive or too cheap.  

@rocray - I have never heard Totem products.  Look great and a ton of options.  HiFi+ review of Element Fire V2 is really cool.  These guys are impossible to find pricing on though.  Really hard to shop them.  

@verdantaudio - I am interested in Raidho.  Great reviews.  The Nightshade looks interesting but is too expensive. Spendor is fascinating.  Hate the look of the Focals and my wife would never let me get the B&Ws.  It may be my room but she will say the "microphone on top looks stupid" for the next 5-10 years.  

@twoleftears - yep.  they do.  And I could find pricing.  Thanks

@dekay - I will look into it.  I have a Panamax Voltage Regulator but a second sub is an interesting idea.  
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mwh777
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Whatever else you decide to do, upgrade that cartridge. A friend with a P3 table went from the Elys to a Clearaudio Performer with excellent results (shimming of the tonearm base will be needed). Also, look into the aftermarket upgrades available for the Rega and power supply upgrades. 
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dekay
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sunujing:

Years ago I heard two familiar systems which were updated with a second sub, and the change in SQ was not subtle.

One used vintage Diatone speakers with huge (18"?) Velodyne servo subs and the other Vandersteen 3A Sigs with Vandersteen subs.

Didn't understand the why of it @ the time, but there has been much discussion on the use of multi subs since then.

Wasn't aware of reasonably priced conditioners with voltage regulation (Googled Panamax)...

Something I will look into if I ever start using my vintage tube amps again.

DeKay
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mijostyn
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Here you go sunujing,  https://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2020/04/13/klipsch-cornwall-iv-speaker-review-the-gentle-giant/
These speakers are very efficient, sound great and as an added benefit sound just fine right up against the wall, maybe even better! You will have more room and save 1 grand on top. 
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