Speakers for Electronic Music?

A pair if Def Tec's with a built in sub would probably be a good choice. It will keep the cost of a new amp down, as well.

I have a pair of classic 1978 LaScalas I would give you a great deal on (seriously) get a sub a class D amp and you've got your own disco.
If you don't know about the original Klipsch LaScala they are very sensitive with I think 93Db/W/M and sound louder than that.

OHm Walsh 1000s + Wyred4Sound or similar CLass D amp. ABility to go loud and clear yet remain controlled and articulate can't be beat.

Caveat is larger rooms might benefit from a larger model than 1000's, which would exceed the budget, at least new.

Original La Scala sensitivity is 104dB @ 1watt/1meter.
No doubt they are capable of high dynamic range and volume.

Since the majority of modern era electronic is well recorded...a neutral, detail based speaker with an exceptional, fast,transparent tweeter would be my choice...dynaudio, revel, b & w, etc....

Yes, a Class D amp will work well; fast, loud and to quote Mapman "articulate."

"Since the majority of modern era electronic is well recorded...a neutral, detail based speaker with an exceptional, fast,transparent tweeter would be my choice...dynaudio, revel, b & w, etc...."

Agree, but it would be wise to audition some speakers. Depending on your front end, some of the current crop of speakers with metal tweeters will be very fatiguing and have bright sounding highs with techno/electronic. Just have to find the right synergy between components.

A pair of pro PA speakers like used passive Mackies, a powered pro Mackie 18" sub, and a QSC power amp...for 2 grand easily (used in good shape). You can dance all night.

Thanks for the responses, everyone. Most of the responses seemed oriented around reproducing a club. I think I'm looking for speakers with a wide soundstage since the majority of my electronic music is subtle ambient/space.

Also, what if we changed the third criteria to bookshelf speakers hooked up to a Marantz SR5007 or similar?

I retract my suggestion. I'm part of the "good speakers can play ANY type of music well" school of thought...and will argue this point ad nauseum. I also have a tiny disco ball in my listening room.

I'm with wolf_garcia. I'd look for the best full range speaker in your price range that will work with your amp. Used legacys in that range would work well.