Best Speakers to Audition in the $5-10k range?

If you're willing to get off the beaten track a little, think about the Ohm Walsh 5 Mk III. I was fascinated by the unusual omnipolar design and thought the four month trial period was very generous. After several happy years with Vandy 3A Sigs I found a very significant overall improvement. They are not as different as you think they might be from a typical monopole and the end result for me was outstanding. Lots of benefits, but be prepared for a long break in period -- I'd estimate 200 hrs. before they fully developed.

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It will be tough to audition it, but the Silverline Audio Bolero is my pick in that range.

Another tough one to find, but worth it, IMHO, is the Roman Audio Centurian.

You might want to consider the new Rockport Mira Monitor. I believe it's about $5800.

Gedlee sold the Summa technology to a Thailand based company called Audio Intelligence. They will be replaced by a new product known as ESP15. Someone may have posted this already, but I haven't had time to go through the entire thread.