[yuhengdu]

Hi,

I am currently using a pair of ATC scm40 v1s and are looking for upgrade them. I love its mids presentation and I mainly listen to vocals and occasionally piano and cello (no orchestra).My budget is $5000 for a pair of used floor standing speakers, might be able to stretch a bit based on specific cases. The ATC 40 v1 is still relatively small in footprint as a floor-standing speakers, I would like to keep this trend in my next speakers. Let me know if you have any recommendations.

Thanks!

Yuheng  

[thorman]

Hello : The first speaker that came to mind was Merlin ..Great reviews. Small footprint, Great to look at and once properly set up , should work out well for you. As long as you don't fear buying used, I think it should be considered....These are no longer produced due to the passing of the Manufacturer, but this speakers is still being serviced . I am sure others can help with the person who does service Merlin's.......Good luck

[WGH]

These:

Salk BeAT $3250
Response +/- 3db    33Hz - 40kHz. Perfect for piano and cello.
Dimensions    9.5" W x 14.5" D x 44.5" H
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=171427.0



https://www.salksound.com/model.php?model=Song3%20BeAT

[I.Greyhound Fan]

I have a pair of PSB Synchrony One speakers for sale.  They have a midrange to die for.  They sold for $5K 10 years ago and were a Stereophile A+  speaker which they compared to $20K speakers.  They sound better than the current $7500 PSB T3's which I briefly owned and sold.

https://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/408psb/index.html

https://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/reference-components/379-psb-synchrony-one-loudspeakers

They are for sale at $1800.  Buyer pays shipping.  I will eat the paypal fees.  They are in mint condition.

[avta]

https://www.devialet.com/en-eu/buy-phantom-reactor-600/

[thorman]

Nice looking pair of MXM Merlin Floorstanders on US Audio Mart $3500 ....

[twitch54]

Vienna Acoustics - Beethoven Concert Grand , used should easily fall at or below 5k

[Kmofflorida]

If you can find an used pair of Ed Frias T-22 with the carbon fiber cones of grab them.  One of the best speakers I have ever had or heard. 

[MatterG56]

The Paradigm SE300F and the Klipsch RP-4000F seem to be pretty good.
https://www.soundandvision.com/content/paradigm-monitor-se-3000f-speaker-system-review

https://easyhometheater.net/klipsch-rp-4000f-review

Also according to What-Hifi the Fyne Audio F302 is really good as well. I've never heard personally heard them myself but I have heard from friends who did that they're awesome. That's the one good thing about floor standing speakers too, the fact that they're so versatile when you get the right one. I'm thinking about upgrading myself soon too actually but wanted to wait and see what new HDMI 2.1 receivers come out first I think.

https://www.whathifi.com/us/best-buys/best-floorstanding-speakers-budget-to-premium