Though a fan of Thiel and Vandersteen, neither of these companies make what can be considered a full range monitor. I agree with Tobias that the Totem Mani-2s are the monitor to beat for that price. BUT you have to give them a stout amplifier to make them sound their best. They have a tandem woofer design (one inside the cabinet behind the visible one mounted on the baffle) arranged in a push-push configuration. This is what gives them the extra extension in the lower octaves, but also requires that the partnering amp provide sufficient current.
