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Full range floorstanders ~$1500 budget
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@Spkrdctr Well said. Yeah, very tough choice, many options, that’s why I asked for help! Likely will not be able to audition all of these in store, so trying to narrow down. Will add the F36 for sure. Thank youYou found a sweet spot in price/performance. The speakers that are listed here are seemingly great recommendations. Some have been tested and come with great recommendations. I would cancel the DFR 52 and put the Revel F36 in its place. Now your list would be very good. I looked at them on the manufacturers websites, looked at the specs and it is a very tough choice. It seemed like the Arendal 1961 had the best bass performance, but I didn't do a deep dive into each speaker. I'm really at a loss. So many good speakers all around the same price. It is almost a crap shoot. I personally find that buying the best bass performance means the speakers usually sound top notch. But, if you have a good subwoofer, it will not matter. Very tough decision, I'm glad you are making it and not me!
Let us know what you decide and how you like whatever you bought!
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@DMill Not at all the case … you are basically stating I have decided I can get same performance from $1500 speaker as $30k. Oh how I wish that were true. With that said, indeed you do get to a certain price point and the money per performance relationship definitely flattens out. Exactly where that is at I am not sure yet
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@digitalfrost Thanks, will take a look!
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Just took a look at the F36 and LF FR is only 51 Hz … I will not be using a sub, so I don’t think those will work. Would like to have at least 40Hz
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Looking on the Hartman site I can get pair of refurbed JBL 590s for $760. Good deal? Anyone purchased refurbs before from Hartman? Good quality? Issues? Seems they have free returns within 30 days if there is an issue.
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Erin raved over these https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/loudspeakers/wharfedale_linton_85/
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Maybe not technically a floor stander. But if you're OK with the stands I don't see much of a difference.
I'm not sure about their price with stands now, the might be a bit over your budget.
Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary speaker review & measurements by Erin's Audio Corner
It seems he really likes them: Parting / Random Thoughts As stated in the Foreword, this written review is purposely a cliff’s notes version. For details about the performance (objectively and subjectively) please watch the YouTube video. But a couple quick notes based on my listening and...
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I'm not sure about their price with stands now, the might be a bit over your budget.
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@Trouble Maker I actually was looking at those as a possibility. But I have read mixed reviews. A bit above the range, but if I can get that much more performance for $300 more, I would stretch it. A little concerned about the WAF . Will add them to the list for now. ThanksErin raved over these https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/loudspeakers/wharfedale_linton_85/
Maybe not technically a floor stander. But if you're OK with the stands I don't see much of a difference.Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary speaker review & measurements by Erin's Audio Corner
It seems he really likes them: Parting / Random Thoughts As stated in the Foreword, this written review is purposely a cliff’s notes version. For details about the performance (objectively and subjectively) please watch the YouTube video. But a couple quick notes based on my listening and...
I'm not sure about their price with stands now, the might be a bit over your budget.
Lol..yaaaa. thinkk....
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A pair of KEF Q950 for $1600 is pretty solid, if you want bass down to 30Hz without a sub.
But personally, I would rather stretch the budget another $500, get a pair of KEF R3 for $1500, and an SVS PB-1000 for $500.
Or a pair of Revel M16 for $700, and an SVS PB-1000 Pro for $800. I think bookshelf speakers + decent sub is better value than towers. You get superior bass extension and placement flexibility that way.
Sorry. Your question was presented out of context. I apologize for the personal attack and it was uncalled for.
If you have $31.5k to spend on two systems, you really should take the advice I offered last time. You need two different “styles” of speakers. There are $1500 speakers that will beat $30k speakers for narrow criteria. If you get two speakers that aim for the same dispersion and downward slope in room, it’s a bit of a waste.
I would recommend getting a used Magnepan MG3.6R/3.7i to complement your future endgame perfect spinorama speaker. As long as the seller has the protective magnets for the ribbon tweeters, it is pretty easy to ship Magnepans. If the seller doesn’t have original boxes, you can just buy replacement boxes from Magnepan.
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These have tested well here, the bookshelfs.
I believe these are the towers that go with the DBR62
All Revels test well here, these are on sale.
This is a very good price, you'd need a sub.
Some ideas.
I believe these are the towers that go with the DBR62
All Revels test well here, these are on sale.
This is a very good price, you'd need a sub.
Some ideas.
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Nope, couldn’t be more wrong … very helpful, thanks
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Seriously? Why do some people insist upon behaving like toddlers? If you don’t have something constructive to say, then please don’t waste my or others time that are genuinely trying to learn. Grow up
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I think F36 and a sub. Yeah over budget, and you didn't want a sub. You have to expect that. If you want $1500 speakers you have to ask us for $1000 speakers. We cannot help spending a little extra of other people's money. 
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sure, no prob, all good