I completely agree with your B6 findings. With all respect, they are boomy and bloated in the midbass and sound rolled of and closed in. We compared them side by side with a pair of Gallo CL-2’s I bought on closeout for $390 and it was not even close. The Gallos were MILES better. Because of that I ended up selling the Gallos for what I paid and buying the CL3 on closeout for $650. Very happy.
Back to your question. If you want nice monitors in that range, I would look at Dali, Gallo (if you can find them), Sonus Faber Chameleon B. I also like the Martin Logan Motion series - if you can find B-stock or used Motion 35xt they would also be a great option.
If you want to go B6 cheap, I would look at the even cheaper Affordable Accuracy Monitor from Philharmonic. Many prefer them to the Elacs and say they are more open sounding, neutral and detailed with very good bass for the size. They are a whopping $210.
Back to your question. If you want nice monitors in that range, I would look at Dali, Gallo (if you can find them), Sonus Faber Chameleon B. I also like the Martin Logan Motion series - if you can find B-stock or used Motion 35xt they would also be a great option.
If you want to go B6 cheap, I would look at the even cheaper Affordable Accuracy Monitor from Philharmonic. Many prefer them to the Elacs and say they are more open sounding, neutral and detailed with very good bass for the size. They are a whopping $210.