In this price range, I'd give a listen to the Contour 3.0 or 3.3's - both are nimble, eloquent loudspeakers.
Dynaudio v Revel
I have been auditioning a number of speakers in the $7000 to $10,000 range and due to a significant price break am leaning to the dyns. Never the less I have been impressed with the Revel Studios. It is just that right now the potential price differential is about $3500. I am using tube amps, pre and cd. Any thoughts out there? Thanks!