What is an ideal speaker to match Cary's V-12R?

looking in the $3 k range {for now}. have not received this amp yet as i only pulled the trigger this a.m.

switched over from solid state with this purchase.

recently bought a pair of paradigm studio 100's V-3's before realizing i was headed for tubes. not married to this speaker by any means and would be happy to sell or trade in order to upgrade/showcase the Cary's DNA.

realize there may be nothing in my price-range that competes with the higher end speakers i auditioned in the $7-9k range. although, i am hopeful that the V-3's are not going to sound too poorly while breaking in the 'twelve'.

so, how much will i need to plan on spending before awakening the soul of the V-12R? .