Afternoon and seasons greetings to all.
I am in the market for a new pair of speakers and am looking for recommendations so that I can narrow down what is a rather crowded field at this price point and put together a shortlist for demoing. I'm currently running a pair of Q Acoustic 3020 speakers powered by a Forte Audio Model 2 pre and a Croft 7 power amp. I'm a big fan of the 3020s as I think they really punch above their weight and I like the overall sound but I would like a wider and deeper presentation.
Speakers are to be placed on an av unit due to space limitations in a roughly 5m X 4m room and although funds are available up to £1,500, I'm happy to go second hand and to come in below that to free up money for other uses.
I've home demoed the PMC 25.21 and didn't like them (sound was too laid back and preferred the 3020s on a blind test) and am interested in the KEF LS50s and R3s but am slightly concerned that the Croft isn't juicy enough to drive them. Also looking to listen to Martin Logan Motion 15s and the JBL 4306 for something different.
Source is primarily analogue nowadays via a Lenovo GL75 with material ranging from jazz and classic rock to drum and bass to opera.
All suggestions are welcome
Thanks
Neil