The Vera-Fi Vanguard Scout. I doubt you can find a better sub-$300 speaker. I heard them last November at the Capital Audiofest event. I had purchased a pair by late spring of this year. They are very musical speakers, but have enough detail that I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything. I believe that they are tuned to the Harman Curve, but don't quote me on that.
Do you have a speaker that’s not a big name maker but punches above its weight? Why?
I have a Gato Fm6. My reference for last 10 years. Sounds amazing. Designer used to work for Gamut. Amazing clarity. Great open midrange and vapor like treble that’s detailed , transparent and vapor like! What are others?