Musikdok, I second (actually, more about seventh) the recommendation for the SC IIIs; the extra bass they provide ameliorates the complaint some people have about a lightweight tonal balance on the IIs. I'd be careful about IVs, though--although I like them better, when you start getting into the lower hertz that they can give you, you start running into room problems trying to control that bass. The IIIs offer a good compromise, and as one poster mentioned, you could use a subwoofer down the road if funds and room allow. Good luck!
Dunlavy SC IIs
I'm considering an upgrade from Meadowlark Kestrel Hot Rods, and the Dunlavys were suggested to me as an alternative with the greater resolving power that I seek. Currently using Linn monoblocks biwired to the Kestrels with Tara Master Gen2. What is the experience out there with the SC IIs specifically? My budget is about 2.5K. Thanks, John