$30K range speakers, WOW!

[tom_hankins]

So my wife and I have been on the hunt for speakers in the $30K range. So many really great speakers! Going to audition the magico S5 this week.
Have heard and really like the Sashas, Marten Bird 2, and Vivid K1.
Have liked but not loved the Rockport Aviar, Focal Scala utopia, J.A. Pearl, want to hear again outside of show setings.
Have ruled out the TAD E1, Vienna acoustic The Music (didnt hear but "the kiss" didnt work for my wife), KEF Blade, Sony SS-AR1.
Have not heard the Vandy 5A carbon, Aerial 20T yet.
These will probably all be $40K by the time I hear them all!
but it will be fun traveling around and listening.
Really want the new YG Acoustics Kipod II passive, coming from the Carmels they would be our first choice, but not going into debt.
Anyway, this price range is really stacked with alot of great speakers. Something for everyone.

[jdandy]

I would suggest you add the Sonus faber Amati Annivesario and the Sonus faber Futura to your list.

[mbovaird]

Originally Posted by jdandy

I would suggest you add the Sonus faber Amati Annivesario and the Sonus faber Futura to your list.

A big big plus 1. I would go with the Sonus Faber Futuras. They are one of the best looking speakers and one of the best sounding speakers in that price range.

Dan - can you still buy the Anniversarios? If so, that's another great option - easier to drive too.

[Amado]

Originally Posted by mbovaird

A big big plus 1. I would go with the Sonus Faber Futuras. They are one of the best looking speakers and one of the best sounding speakers in that price range.

Dan - can you still buy the Anniversarios? If so, that's another great option - easier to drive too.

The anniversario is not available, only dealers
With them on stock

[mbovaird]

Originally Posted by Amado

The anniversario is not available, only dealers
With them on stock

Then Amati Futura it is! Gorgeous sounding and looking! What more could you ask for?

[bart]

Tom, great choices!
I've been through the same journey 2 years ago.
Also with my wife.
That made it even more fun.
You can see in my signature what the result was. We're still in love with them!

[jfray]

Originally Posted by jdandy

I would suggest you add the Sonus faber Amati Annivesario and the Sonus faber Futura to your list.

I know that I am biased but I can save you a lot of time...... buy the Futuras and look no further

[Amado]

Originally Posted by jfray

I know that I am biased but I can save you a lot of time...... buy the Futuras and look no further

+1

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[Stereo-head]

Originally Posted by tom_hankins

So my wife and I....

You lucky lucky man.

[bodiezaffa]

Originally Posted by Stereohead

You lucky lucky man.

+ 1 for sure!