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Speaker Suggestions $30K Sasha DAW competitor?

I have been contemplating some new speakers - I have Wilson Sasha 1's which sound fantastic, but the highs can be screechy on some songs.  I listen to rock, alternative, punk at concert volumes.  I am looking at the Sasha DAW's and ??  I just heard the Alexia V's - they are what I want, but they come with a $70K price tag - just too much - man did they sound absolutely stunning - I think they are THE BEST Wilson's in the entire line - if anyone has that kind of cash you should go hear them - stunning.    I wanted to consider the PS Audio FR30's (which I have not heard) before I made a final decision, and was going to Boulder to hear the FR30's, but PS mandates that you have to be vaccinated and boosted - my doctor said don't get the booster - PS can do whatever they want - but I draw the line on my health - so that one is out (I have their DAC and support has been great).  One of the reasons I liked the FR30 is the ribbon tweeter tech which I perceive might be good in that speaker - I find them pretty smooth (have heard similar tech in the Martin Logan stuff - and they are smooth indeed).   Not a fan of Magico, Sonus Faber or Elac - in my view and for my taste - they are not musical.  Looking for floor standers.  Thanking you all for your speaker input. 

plaw
rick2000
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New KMD Orchestralls Reference speakers $30K From South Korea

 KMD 700R

Best speakers we have ever heard

www.kmdeng.co.kr/KMD/en/elementor-1042/

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ronkent
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I contacted Paul McGowan at PS about some of the covid related comments mentioned above.  Here is his response.

"No that is no longer true (but it was).

We require visitors to be masked. Not vaccinated.

 

cio52
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I would suggest listening to the Dali Epicon 8 speakers.  They are relatively tall at 50 inches with the stands.  They have a 29mm textile dome tweeter with a 55mm ribbon and they sound smooth and accurate IMHO.  The 6.5 inch mid is above the tweeters which really helps raise/expand the soundstage, like the more expensive Wison speakers. The two 8inch woofers create very natural sounding bass and the speakers are rated at 112 db.  I do use JL subs because my room is on the large size. And lastly they are gorgeous in the walnut or ruby macassar finishes.  Cost is about $25k. Hope you find a satisfactory solution.

plaw OP
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UPDATE 1:  Ruled out speakers:  I have auditioned the Magico A5 and The Rockport Atria II.  Here are my impressions, the Magico sounded like the speakers were boxed in.  Like the sound was coming from the speakers - just no soundstage.  I thought the Rockports had a better soundstage, but not the resolution of the Magico.  From my subjective view, I did not think either unit was as good as the Sasha 1.  I have had a hard time finding some of the other speakers.  I may have to face the fact that the DAW is where I will end up being, I was hoping to get the Alexia V and the DAW price from a different manufacturer - but that may not exist.  The Rockports were being driven by Parasound - not the best - but not the worst either.  The Magico's were driven by Boulder - which people say is a good amp.  Super nice guy who took the time to show me some different offerings.  I showed my girlfriend the KMD700R - she said "I wouldn't have those in my house" - they look like an erector set project - sorry @rick2000.

soix
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Hear that?  The Joseph Audio Pearls are calling your name.  Imaging/soundstage to die for with a total disappearing act JA is known for with plenty of detail that sounds natural and not forced.  Worth a trip IMHO, especially at this price level.  Just my $0.02 FWIW. 

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