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Speaker recommendations 10 to 30k and no beryllium
I started a what's the best speaker for around $10k used thread and got as many answers as there are speakers too. In this price range I should have worded my question " what $10 k speakers go with xxx components. good luck. 
$3000 stand mounted speakers?
The persona b, r300, ls 50 wireless.  
Upgrade time - PSB, Paradigm, Monitor Audio, or . . .
the persona b is on sale.  
Paradigm Persona 3F paired with Parasound JC5 /JC2
A local dealer carries the persona line and I agree, when he had the Anthem STr gear connected the speakers sounded very ’audiophile’ like with air around the instruments, precise imaging with insane front to back layering, pretty impressive, but ... 
Putting speakers next to other speakers
Both expensive speakers so why wouldn’t you want to set each pair up perfectly? If you keep both speakers of the same brand on the left of the other pair so they’re the same distance apart maybe it’ll work. I’ve seen shops in the past do it. Perso... 
Active or passive?
I bought a pair of meridian dsp8000’s for the resale money I got on a pair of revel salon 2’s and I don’t have any of the bass/room integration problems anymore. With the money I would have spent matching components to the revels I upgraded the 8k... 
New KEF Reference 5 speakers
Kef Reference are a safe bet to build a system around, but since the uniq driver I don’t think they have that traditional’British’ sound anymore and they require careful component matching as much as any hi end speaker does. Congrats. 
What is the most FUN pair of speakers you've ever had and why?
My realistic sta235b receiver 55 stomping wpc and a pair of bose 901 vI. That was my last system before being turned on to hifi. I loved playing air guitar to that system. 
KEF R11 vs B&W 702 vs Golden Ear Triton 1.R vs?
I really have tried to like b&w speakers, but for whatever reason they always sound colored. My experience with kef has been capable speakers that aren’t plug and play. The tweeter is a double edged sword since the wide dispersion can sound br... 
Focal Kanta Sale
condition has a lot to do with used prices. 
Which one? Paradigm persona 3f, Revel Studio2, Audiosolution Figaro L, Goldenear reference
Listened to the persona's with a pathos integrated driving them and really recommend anyone curious about either piece to listen to them together.  
Ive recieved an offer for my set of Aerial 7T speakers of $700.00. Should I accept?
The 7B in good shape is around 15 years old now and retailed around $4k depending on finish? Still should hold out for $1000. 
How many speaker companies?
I have the last Stereo magazine directory listing all the manufacturers and their lineup, I believe around 1990 there was nearly 500 listed companies making complete loudspeakers. must have been an off day when I decided to count all the listings! 
Really Satisfied With The Music Room's Service
I have no worries about buying from tmr. I do wish they used full color photos tho. 
Which one? Paradigm persona 3f, Revel Studio2, Audiosolution Figaro L, Goldenear reference
I had the Salon2 but my little 250/425 wpc int couldn’t really get them woofers woofin. I just went through a bunch of speakers in the salon2 price range and they were all really good, but you’re going to have to decide what is the most important ...