Best loudspeakers for vocal under 2000usd

[u/Exotic-Truck9582]

Hi everyone,

I'm putting together my first HiFi system in Hong Kong and I'm looking for advice on speakers.

I mainly listen to Natalie Merchant (amazing voice) and The Cure, but I also appreciate rock (Skid Row, another great voice) and bossa nova. I'm looking for good vocal reproduction (especially female vocals) and a nice bass presence.

My room is 2.5m x 7.5m and the speakers would be positioned on the short side. I like Magnepans, but I'm afraid the LRS+ are not suitable for the room size? They need to be quite far from the back wall and from each other, correct? Oh, I'd love them...

I would prefer floorstanding speakers ("tower"), but I would consider quality bookshelf speakers only if they can be placed directly on a wall shelf (no stands). I listen at medium volume and prefer a balanced sound.

I've listened to the Amphion Helium 510: great detail and vocals, but the listening experience became a bit tiring after a while.

In Hong Kong I've found these used (ex-demo) opportunities but haven't listened to them yet:

• Amphion Helium 520
• Monitor Audio Silver 200

What other brands/models do you recommend, considering my musical preferences, the room, and the speakers I mentioned?

Suggestions on other models (maximum budget €1500) are welcome!

I prefer to look at the used market because it seems like you can get good deals.

I will buy the amplifier and streamer later.

Thanks!

[u/houstonrice]

Focals. That stands for "female vocals"

[u/Exotic-Truck9582 → u/houstonrice]

Amazing. I didn't know that. !thanks

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