Monitor Audio 5i's. They retail for $999, but my dealer sold them to me for $850, and I've heard of other dealer's selling them for as low as $700 (new). They're efficiency isn't 90db, but it's close at 89db. They're set up for bi-wiring/amping, and can be loaded w/ sand or leadshot. I think they sound great, though they lean SLIGHTLY on the brighter/analytical side. My warm sounding Audio Refinement Amp (50watts/ch) takes the edge off the speakers nicely (I'm using a Cambridge Audio D500 CDP for the source, and transparent audio cables to hook it all up). Reviews on this speaker have been great. I think the best thing about this speaker is its transparency. I can easily hear the difference in sound when I make changes/tweaks to the system. Check out some of the responses in my recent thread (half page below yours), "Should speakers come first in gradual upgrade", for other people's impressions of the Monitor Audio 5i's. They're also beautiful speakers with book-matched real wood veneers and are designed/made in England.
Happy Hunting,
Gil
