I'll actually second @kcpellethead on the MA Silver 300's. I just picked these up a few weeks ago for a second 2 channel system. This was actually my first experience with MA. Yes, I bought them unheard trusting all the great reviews/press. They were all true. These speakers are magnificent! I had actually bought a pair of DALI Opticon 6 for this 2 channel system and although I thought they did a lot of things well I felt they lacked a bit of detail. So I returned them and gambled on the 300's. These have got to be one of the best allrounders I have heard especially in that price range. The best part was I got a nice discount on an open box pair. There is another available for $1650 (and this is the same place I have made many purchases-these guys are GREAT!).
Monitor Audio Silver 300 Floorstanding Speaker Open Box (Pair) — Safe and Sound HQ
for an additional $99 over your budget they also have a pair of the Silver 500's open box.
Good luck and don't settle plenty of great speakers out there in your price range. I would also highly recommend Dynaudio.
Monitor Audio Silver 300 Floorstanding Speaker Open Box (Pair) — Safe and Sound HQ
for an additional $99 over your budget they also have a pair of the Silver 500's open box.
Good luck and don't settle plenty of great speakers out there in your price range. I would also highly recommend Dynaudio.