Recommended medium to large bookshelf/stand mounted speakers?

Thank you so much for all the recommendations so far. A really nice and diverse selection.

Since the Wharfedale Linton are so cheap, I ordered a pair. These seem like Harbeth killers for a lot less. Owners reviews have been stellar.

I’m still thinking about the Maggie LRS. Not sure if I have enough juice for them but definitely am excited to hear them.

I’m still thinking about what else strikes my fancy. KEF and Tannoy/Fyne are still on the list.

If Magico had a killer stand mounted, I’d seriously consider it. I have my Duo as my main speakers and don’t want to “replace” them. Since I love variety, I’m looking to play around some. Sort of cheating a little on my Avantgardes, if that makes sense.


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Once Mike demos his Stenheim Alumine THREE, he's going to give me a full report.


aKnyght said:
+1!!

[ fwiw: with nearly the same footprint but in a floorstander, the alumine three is astoundingly good as well. ]
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joeinid said:
Thank you so much for all the recommendations so far. A really nice and diverse selection.

Since the Wharfedale Linton are so cheap, I ordered a pair. These seem like Harbeth killers for a lot less. Owners reviews have been stellar.

I’m still thinking about the Maggie LRS. Not sure if I have enough juice for them but definitely am excited to hear them.

I’m still thinking about what else strikes my fancy. KEF and Tannoy/Fyne are still on the list.

If Magico had a killer stand mounted, I’d seriously consider it. I have my Duo as my main speakers and don’t want to “replace” them. Since I love variety, I’m looking to play around some. Sort of cheating a little on my Avantgardes, if that makes sense.


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These just got a very nice review... either Stereophile or The Absolute Sound.... I can't remember which of the two reviewed them. In the review they like the matching stands!
 
Thanks Randy. The midrange is supposed to be stellar, treble good and surprisingly good. I’m excited.
 
The bigger sound kaos speakers that I heard were absolutely wonderful. Only needed a few watts but filled the room with beautiful music. I bet those are great too.
 
Focals love tubes. I have a pair of 806V with Focal stands and when I turn on the Jolida, the soundstage opens up and the music draws you in. The 3D holographic texture is something to behold and to be amazed. I have never experienced anything like this before.
 
I’ve never really given Focal a chance. I know some models can be a little forward in the treble but careful amp matching yields beautiful results. Focal with Naim and McIntosh have been popular combinations. I’d love to hear them with tube amps.
 
Maybe not large enough, but if I was looking at bookshelves, I'd give serious consideration to Joseph Audio Pulsar2 Graphene. I've always loved the Joseph sound and his speakers are easy on the eyes too.
 
tdimler said:
Maybe not large enough, but if I was looking at bookshelves, I'd give serious consideration to Joseph Audio Pulsar2 Graphene. I've always loved the Joseph sound and his speakers are easy on the eyes too.
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Agreed 100%. Smooth, uncolored, great imaging - also, amazing bass quality from such a small enclosure. Haven't heard the new Fynes, but so far, these would be my choice. The only stumbling block may be efficiency - but it is an easy load, if enough power is available.
 
Jim Smith said:
Agreed 100%. Smooth, uncolored, great imaging - also, amazing bass quality from such a small enclosure. Haven't heard the new Fynes, but so far, these would be my choice. The only stumbling block may be efficiency - but it is an easy load, if enough power is available.
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Jim, have you taken any pics yet of the new speakers in your room? Would love to see the new look and hear how it is sounding. Inquiring minds need to know!
 
really love my little tunetots.
not worth as a bookshelf or stand mounted, as it sounds meaningless that way.
used as desktop speaker with the isobase they are outstanding. nearfield gets you closer to the music
 
“I’d like something on the more forgiving side and not so “truthful” that’s also tube friendly.”

Audio Note speakers fit this description. I have AN/E’s with silver voice coils and Alnico magnets. They fill the room with beautiful sound using my 2A3 and 300B amps. Exceptionally musical. I absolutely love mine, and that’s coming from a Magico M3 guy!
 
what about the the yamaha ns5000 that is supposedly very coherent with all 3 drivers made out of a stiff zylon fiber material. Never heard it. But it may have potential. Definitely going to be a "softer" or gentler sound than metallic tweeters.

Also what about the a pair of sonus faber guarneri homage? the most beautiful midrange for a stand mount? guarneri evolution may work too, if you want a bigger sound.
 
I’ve always loved the Sonus Faber speakers. I might have to revisit them. Also those Yamaha look cool but like a bit of vaporware. Not finding out much about them.
 
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