On the affordable end of the spectrum, I have to second the Meadowlarks (in my case: Swallows + Swan). Biggest "free pass" I've ever gotten in audio, my wife is overjoyed at the wood construction + the appearance. I'm overjoyed at the sensitivity + the sound.
My wife only really likes the La Scalas in the living room when the cat tries to climb in them, because that's just damn funny.
My wife only really likes the La Scalas in the living room when the cat tries to climb in them, because that's just damn funny.