i'm a big fan of the virgos. at that price i think they're keepers. the jm labs electra 915's might be worth a listen, but the virgos have style all over the boring 915s. i've heard good things about the silverline sonatas (i think those are the ones in your range--if not, it's the sonatinas) too. good luck.
Audio Physic Virgo or not
I absolutely love the AudioPhysic Virgos and may have found a pair I can afford- I have the jitters not having spent so much before on one component- Anything I should especially compare them with before I spend a wad?- I will run them off McCormack 0.5SE and Line Drive and Rega Planet. Ive ruled out Meadowlark Shearwater and B&Ws- My limit is $3000. Help please!!