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Floor to Bookshelf
@lanx0003 +1 The contours are hard to beat for that price if anyone loves their sound - which I do :)  
Trading the Zu Audio Omen Def MK-II
if you consider buying used, here is a list http://azenfalum.com/diaglist23.htm  
Assistance in selecting new speakers…
KEF is a great value, good design, components, R&D, subs, resale value, etc. I am not a big fan of their sound but it's all personal.  
Assistance in selecting new speakers…
@johnmcnaughton Hi, This is the list of manufacturers who make speakers in a range that includes 15K name price_low price_high since Country url Boenicke 6450 15240 1998 Switzer... 
Assistance in selecting new speakers…
there are about 50 great manufacturers that sell speakers over 10K. (I can send you the list if you are interested) KEF is giant ($wise) brand in the audiophile world with nearly a 100 million in revenue.  What is architectural in this context?  
ATC SCM40
@lonemountain can help you with ATCs. I heard one over the weekend at a dealer, and it sounded as I expected, very pleasant, detailed, neutral.   
What to ask when buying used speakers?
@ellajeanelle people who want more for their money and have a limited budget will take the risks. I had been burned by vendors more than by private parties. Honestly, from individual sellers everything arrived in a better condition than described,... 
What to ask when buying used speakers?
@oddiofyl  you can always contact the vendor and ask if you they are willing to transfer the warranty  
What to ask when buying used speakers?
photos from each side any scratches look out for details on the photo, is it surrounded by a well cared for system, or on a bench outside? original packaging what amp it was used with seller's communication - eager, strangely too eager, nor... 
Floor to Bookshelf
btw I compared the Dynaudio Special 40’s with the Evoke 20s and chose the Evokes. They are warmer, fuller, more enjoyable for me.  
Floor to Bookshelf
I have the Evoke 20s. At SafeNSound you can find open boxes for under 2K. If you are ok with used, here is a list of 1-3K speakers, as new azenfalum.com/sp1_2/sp12.htm    
Speakers - Your "Safest" Choice
and feel confident they would be happy  none?  
Speakers - Your "Safest" Choice
around 20K   brand model price Qln Prestige Five 17500 Qln qln prestige five 17500 Rosso Fiorentino Audio Voltrerra 2 17500 Monitor Audio Platinum 300 3G 17900 ... 
What to do with a large collection
For CDs: schools as well may be interested, besides libraries. Last resort is goodwill, where they would auction it off at shopgoodwill.com    
RCA Victor records' quality
@bigtwin probably a big part of it. A 55 year old record may have been played a 1000+ times