Best value is PSB Gold-i, can be purchased new over internet for $1900. JA review in Stereophile says it all. Use the extra money for some good cables, interconnects, or powersnakes Black Mamba power cords!
If your definition of the "3K" range means NEW speakers at retail, then no list should be without the Vandersteen 3A or Vandersteen 3A Signature. With SoundAnchor braces, these two speakers fall within the $2800-$3500 range. If you are looking at the $3K used speaker market, then check out Hales, MartinLogans, Dunlavy, and NHT.
Sonus Faber II's...at least they are 3k when bought from Paolo in Italy. These speakers are amazing in every way. They are also getting a slight bad rap because of the driver changes. Truth is they are benefitting from this change with great integration.
Currently very satisfied with Stratus Gold i. This are an excellent cost/performance investment. Considered the Hales Three as well, but Stratus are easier to drive... Both Stratus and Three got B rating by Stereophile.
Rock? Hales 3 has prodigious bass/slam; classical/jazz/folk? Revel Performa F30 has GREAT midrange. Both speakers are MUCH better than Nautilus 804, but WAFs aren't the best.... (Frankly, they're better than 803 also...what a hideous tweeter integration, and muddy bass!)
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