Best speakers for $300/pr

I have disappointing news.  His “mid-fi” mentality has been revealed.
After hearing one of the very well touted speakers recommended here,
he found the violin sound not as mellifluous as his KLH speakers (he’s mainly  a classical music listener.)
So I think he’s sticking with the KLH.

You can lead a horse to water....

Thanks for all the suggestions though.  I had no idea good sound could be achieved in that price range.

 

Now, just to drive me crazy, my friend I has decided to hold on to his old Marantz receiver and is now looking at Best Buy for Klipsch speakers, which no one recommended!
Try and help someone!!!