2000$ is a VERY busy place in the world of speakers. Given the age of the celestions and the advances in materials, modeling and manufacturing, I'd see NO reason the amount of $$ mentioned in the post should not easily better the Celestions.
The rest of the system is somewhat better than the speakers, so I'd go for a listen. Couldn't hurt, now could it?
The rest of the system is somewhat better than the speakers, so I'd go for a listen. Couldn't hurt, now could it?