Agreed on JBL. JBL usually can play loud without strain providing that your amp is up to the task. Not talking about AV receiver.
High power handling speakers
Im looking for a good pair of used front speakers (up to $3.000) that can handle VERY high volume levels in my home theater and sounds great (and loud) with music also -my room is 15x30-. Doesn't matter if its an old model (almost always is there where you can find great prices and quality); quality and power handling is what IM looking for. Thanks in advance for your oppinions