Given your pricepoint, there are so many interesting options out there. I would check out:
Vivid Kaya 45
Wilson Benesch Vector
YG Carmel II
Von Schweikert Endeavor
I am running the Vivids and Wilson Benesch Vertexes with a 20w amp in a smaller room. I am a Vivid and Wilson Benesch. You ought to be able to hear the Vivids somewhere in the DC area. The WBs are going to be a challenge. Big sounding, engaging speakers that are a bit different.
I have no affiliation with YG and VonSchweikert other than I have heard their speakers and was impressed. I have to imagine there are dealers for both in DC.
Vivid Kaya 45
Wilson Benesch Vector
YG Carmel II
Von Schweikert Endeavor
I am running the Vivids and Wilson Benesch Vertexes with a 20w amp in a smaller room. I am a Vivid and Wilson Benesch. You ought to be able to hear the Vivids somewhere in the DC area. The WBs are going to be a challenge. Big sounding, engaging speakers that are a bit different.
I have no affiliation with YG and VonSchweikert other than I have heard their speakers and was impressed. I have to imagine there are dealers for both in DC.