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Speakers for string Quartets

Hi, I know already this is not a great question to ask, but…I’m looking for speakers that will only be used for string quartets.  Looking for something that will give me some of he sound of the body of the violin, not just strings. Looking for transparency with great tone, but don’t care too much about bass.
I have a large room, but never listen above 80db

current amps are Pass xa25, first watt F8, Aric Audio Single ended kt88, PS Audio m700.

just looking to really hear the violins, cellos. 
hHopefully the narrow range of music can reduce the list of prospects.

thanks

 

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wolf_garcia
6,631 posts
 

Jazz piano genius Fred Hersch has a recent album with his trio and a string quartet...friggin' great stuff. I recently bought a Pass XA25 to see what that was all about and man, it's GREAT...giving my SEP Tube amp a rest. Freya, SA25, Klipsch Heresy IIIs  (I like the titanium midrange better than the new IV version) and 2 REL subs (the 2014th time I've mentioned this stuff)...strings for days along with anything else I throw at 'em, from Hindemith to Little Feat...who knew?

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twoleftears
5,313 posts
 

Besides Harbeth, you should definitely audition Spendor (but be sure it's the Classic line, you're more likely to find different lines that sound, well, different in stores), and Graham.  Unfortunately, neither Spendor Classic nor Graham are as easy to hear in the US as Harbeth.

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mboldda1
575 posts
 

Try Italian speakers.

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roxy54
7,761 posts
 

Spendor SP100.

secretguy
1,602 posts
 

As almost always is the case, the answer is Magnepan.

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