Best loudspeaker on the 3k range???

Sonus Faber II's...at least they are 3k when bought from Paolo in Italy. These speakers are amazing in every way. They are also getting a slight bad rap because of the driver changes. Truth is they are benefitting from this change with great integration.

Currently very satisfied with Stratus Gold i. This are an excellent cost/performance investment. Considered the Hales Three as well, but Stratus are easier to drive... Both Stratus and Three got B rating by Stereophile.

Rock? Hales 3 has prodigious bass/slam; classical/jazz/folk? Revel Performa F30 has GREAT midrange. Both speakers are MUCH better than Nautilus 804, but WAFs aren't the best.... (Frankly, they're better than 803 also...what a hideous tweeter integration, and muddy bass!)

Spendor SP 1/2's, hands down.

My vote goes to the vandersteen 3a or 3a sig.with sound anchors.