Recommended speaker for 3 to 5k

[Judelow]

Hello Friends

 

I am currently hunting a new pair of speakers. I would be glad to have your opinions and recommendations.

 

Based on readings, I have already shortlisted 3 speakers:

- kef r7, but I am afraid that rear wall in my livin would be too close

- revel f206 or f208, but hard to find for a listen where I live. 

- harbeth super hl5+ but I am not sure wife will stay with me if I buy those... 

 

It is not easy to listen over here. I would be glad if you could let me know differences between these. Plus, if you think about any other option, I would be glad to have a look at it. 

 

In short, I like speakers with low sensitivity (below 90dB) to suite my hyper nc1200 and passive preamp. I need something that is not to hard to place (close to rear wall, 60cm max) and max 5k euros. 

 

Have good music

J

 

[ericuco]

Perhaps ATC SCM19?

[ethelthefrog]

I have a pair of Harbeth M30.1s and am going against all recommendations by having them about 6 inches from rear wall. They are endgame speakers for me. Detail, soundstage and centre position are exceptional and they go way lower than you'd expect. I was tempted by the 30.2 anniversary edition but in the end I'm happy with the originals at hundreds less.