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Watched a couple of reviews today from GR research on you tube. Like to buy USA if possible. I know people say this part is made here and that part made here and assembled  in USA, blah blah blah. The crux of the review was on a company I was unfamiliar with, called Tyler Acoustics in KY.  The two speakers I was interested in were the Time Keeper and the Highland 3.5. Gr research referenced them (the Company) as using only top shelf drivers and everything within as being top shelf. No middlemen, direct seller. Handmade!!!  Only thing I didn't care for was a 20 day return policy, and a 20% re stocking fee, if you don't like it.    Does anyone have information or own these speakers??? Big R&R person here, just wondering how they stack up?/ Robert TN

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For rock music one of my top choices by far would be ATC, and in your price range the SCM40s would be at the top of my list, period.  There are actually a couple pair available here now for around $4k, so you could try them and if they don’t work out you can turn around and sell them.  Here’s the Sound Approach link but Music Direct also sells them and offers a more generous 60-day return policy although the terms aren’t clear on the website. 
https://soundapproach.com/atc-scm40-entry-series-6-3-way-passive-tower-speakers-pair.html

Here’s a fairly recent review fyi…

https://www.soundstageultra.com/index.php/equipment-menu/1081-atc-scm40-loudspeakers

Heard good things about Tyler speakers but have never heard them in person, but I’m sure they’re very good. If it’s me I’d look at the Usher Mini Two Diamond as it’s in the same price/spec ballpark, and the Usher speakers I’ve heard are outstanding in sound, looks, and value and unfortunately fly way under the radar here in the US. They’re one of the few manufacturers that make their own drivers, and as such the Mini Two offers the same diamond tweeter (read: not beryllium) that’s offered in their $40k flagship speaker. This dealer seems to offer a similar return policy as Tyler (although it’s 30 days) and may be worth checking out. Not made in the US but just another high-value option to consider, and best of luck.

https://soundapproach.com/usher-dancer-mini-two-tower-speaker-pair.html

Here’s a review of the DMD version FWIW…

https://positive-feedback.com/Issue48/usher.htm