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Looking for some new floor standing speakers

So I am in the market for some new floor standing speakers. I currently have Dynaudio Contour 20's, which I like,but I am looking for a bit more bass and, let's be honest, I am in the mood for something new. My current setup is a Simaudio ACE and a Cambridge Audio CXN v2, however, I have a NAD M33 on order (for weeks...). I listen to almost anything but rap and country, and just a little classical. I like Prog, New Wave, Grunge, and Jazz mostly. I've not auditioned much yet, but I'd like to get some opinions on what might be the best path or even if I should take that path :). I want to stay below $5k before trade-in and discounts.

The ones on my list to try are:
Focal 936
Revel F208
Goldenear Triton 2+
KEF R7

Love to hear any thoughts!




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mitchagain
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Two years ago, I demoed 3 of the 4 brands that you are considering. I have not heard KEF speakers since the late 80's. If you end up leaning towards Revel, I suggest the following:

1) Read the review of the F206 in SoundStage! HiFi (9/14) that was written by Douglas Schneider, who is a frequent contributor on this forum.

2) Also, read the review of the F208 in Home Theater Review (11/13) that was written by Brent Butterworth. As much as he liked the F208, he ended up buying the F206 instead and pairing it with a subwoofer(s).

Good luck in your search, and let us know what you end up buying!
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bkmaxey OP
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I was able to demo the F206 yesterday and it was a nice speaker, but just a lateral move I think from the Contour 20’s. They didn’t have the F 208’s available ( they are very popular), but I can buy and do a 30 day home trial, which I might do. 
I heard the Goldenear one.r and was actually impressed. It could be the impressive bass, but I did also like the tweeter, it was very revealing to my ears. It may not be an audiophile darling, but I liked it.

I listened to some Martin Logan ESL X I think, it was nice, but I think it would be a bit fiddle. 
Still looking forward to listening to more over the next few weeks.
jrpnde
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bigkidz....If the OP can find a pair of those Vandersteens for around $5K that are not "whipped" then he is more than lucky. If a seller is willing to sell those speakers at such a modest price then there must be something awry. Maybe the ones you bought for that price sounded better than what you already had and good for you.

Buying on the used market is always a gamble. Sometime terrific deals are made and other times...not so good. The OP should not limit the purchase of used equipment but should investigate new before looking into used. Your post is in good faith but it may lead the OP into a road that may not be a good one.

vdubluuag
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Have you considered the Sonus Faber Sonetto Series?
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bkmaxey OP
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@vdubluuag1 I had not, I can test those out at  a local dealer as well
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