I would like to (sort of) revive this thread and solicit some current input as this thread died off in 2017. I have read hundreds of pages about speakers in a small room with many many recommendations - and, the information is several years old.
First, a little about my environment.
1. My room is 12 x 12.
2. My current LS50s are 7' apart and about 7' from my listening position.
3. I rotate 4 amp sources - Fisher X-101ST(tube), Fisher X-200(tube), Fisher 800C(tube),and a MAC4100(ss). All of these amps easily drive the LS50s to my desired listening level (60-70db)
4. The orig OP set a $ limit at $1500 - I am raising that to $2500.
5. I have a short list of speakers I am considering - some can be be purchased new, and some only in the secondary market.
A. Harbeth P3ESR
B. Nola Boxer 3
C. Dynaudio Excite X14
D. ProAc Tablette
E. Grant Fidelity RBS-1
So, one question might be - what don't I like about the LS50s. Well, nothing really, it's just sometimes the music comes across as very sterile if that makes sense. Also, at times the treble is a little too piercing for my taste. I know, I'm terrible at describing what I hear.
I just wanted to get some current opinions - Is my short list still valid? Are there others that I should consider(If it was mentioned in this thread up to the 2017 time period, then I've already looked at it -- if however something new has come on the scene since 2017 that I should consider - I'm interested)
Thanks for any and all opinions