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Floor to Bookshelf

I have a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 towers that I like but are simply too large for my listening position. A smaller pair of floorstanders would work just fine, but since I presume I will one day be moving everything into a smaller listening space, I'm thinking of taking this opportunity to move down to standmount speakers. 

That said, I'd love some recommendations for a pair of speakers that would still feel like an upgrade in sound. Non-fatiguing detail is most important to me, as is imaging and soundstage. Right now I'm looking at the Dynaudio Evoke 20, but those are a bit pricey. I'd like to spend less if I can but the budget is probably $1k-$2k.

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russbutton
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At that price point, I'd look for used, powered KEF LS50 wireless loudspeakers.  Get the 2nd revision.  

wjt3
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Just bought a week or so ago I think the best stand mounts I have ever owned.

Bache Audio Sonata-Ex-2

Compared to Spendor, Dyn, Rogers, Kef and Tetra. He is here on the Agon. Glad I found him while out surfing for something new. He does give a trial period. Look up Bache Audio- I don't see any listed- may have to contact him thru another ad??

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bache
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Hello Williams, i am happy to got this real feedback, i hope another audiogoners  can listen 

wjt3
202 posts
 

Thanks Greg-- customer now for life- will never doubt what you can do with a speaker design-- I guess I'll have to try a floor stander next-- I'll come to New York and have a session at your shop-- I'm sure it will be fun!!!!!! Keep going -- thats the way Wilson did it!!! One at a time-=-

vthokie83
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Philharmonic BMR ($2,000 new 2 week trial), Fritz Carbon 7s used), or Buchardt Audio S400 MKIIs ($2,400 new 45 day trial).....these are what I own, all are great speakers

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