3way replacement for my 2way


I’m thinking of replacing my Triangle Comete EZ Bookshelf speakers with some 3 way speakers and seriously considering purchasing either 2nd hand or new.

My Triangles are good about 85% of the time, they’re somewhat forward, not very forgiving and lack that warm feeling of a 3 way.

My Triangles currently are on the company’s accompanying stands about 24” from the back wall and about 20” from the side walls and towed in projecting to my couch’s center. My room is 12’x 11’ w/ a 10’ ceiling, in addition the room has a tray in the center giving the center an additional 1’ of height. The floor is carpeted, no furniture other than a couch against one wall facing the equipment and record storage racks on the other wall, one window on the side wall is treated with thick room darkening curtains, basically the room sounds pretty good.  

I’m running a Carver Crimson 275 Amp that’s hooked up to a Parasound ZPre3 Preamp. I mostly listen to vinyl on my Orbit U-Turn TurnTable equipped w/ a Ortofon Super OM20 Cartridge stylus that’s hooked up to an IFi Zen Phono Preamp. 

I get that it’s a “Mid-Fi” set up but it lacks some warmth that I feel is a result of my 2 way’s extreme forward output. 

Like I mentioned prior, my Triangles sound great at times, they just always have that in your face high going on, sometimes more than others. 

I’m looking for 3way speaker recommendations in the $2k - $3k Ballpark that have a nice balance of Highs, Mids & Bass. 

I know there’s some really great speakers out there and not to sound obnoxious, but please don’t recommend some great pair of used speakers that even if I spent six months full time searching the internet I won’t be able to locate. 

Not into Klipsch,No B&W’s or Polks. My music tastes are Blues,Jazz, Big Band, Reggae & Classic Rock if that helps. 

I’d love to hear your thoughts.


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If you want to stay with a bookshelf speaker, The Music Room (TMRAudio.com) has a new pair of ELAC "Uni-Fi Reference UBR62's for $999.98 (retail is $1200). This is one of the few 3 way bookshelf speakers that I know of.

There are 3 pair of used REVEL "Performa F 206's ranging from $1850 - 2150. Retail was $3500; but, I think they've recently increased to $3750. When I was auditioning speakers a few years ago, I heard these side by side with the Focal Kanta # 2's, which retail for $10,000. I thought the Revel's were 95% as good as the Focal's for 1/3 of the price. Two of the three Revel's are the black lacquer finish and the other one is walnut; and, I think 1 of the 3 listings requires a local pickup.

You might also consider the Monitor Audio "Silver 300's." they retail for $2200. The only used pair out there now are going for $1,000; but, the seller is in Arizona and he requires a local pickup. Good luck!
Sorry, forgot to mention that all three Revel listings are on Audiogon, while the Monitor Audio listing is on US Audiomart,
Thanks to all who responded to the post, some great suggestions and I reseached every one 👍

And so the journey begins… 🔊

I ordered a pair of Monitor Audio Silver 300’s with a 30 Day Home Trial to see how it sounds in my room and if there will be any synergy with my equipment. 

I’ll post my findings in a week or so …