Best speaker in nearfield listening

I sit 6 Feet from my Gallo Nucleus Reference speakers and the soundstage and imaging is uncanny. It is as if the speakers disappear.

Reference 3a Royal Masters.

Any of the full range Soundlab electro stats are exceptional in the near field. Reason: they are a full range single element; no crossovers, no need to blend seperate drivers. You can listen to them very close almost like giant headphones. Nearfield listening also has the advantage of minimizing room effects from the back wave of the panels.

Along with the above choices I think you are on target with the Audio Physics speakers. The Virgos would fit easily into your price range.

Thanks for all the greta suggestions.

Danvetc,
I have never heard the Harbeth's but would love to. How would you charcterize their sound? I like a detailed open sounding speaker. I have had e-stats previously and have valued these virtues.

Prostarsound,

The Refernce 3A is another speaker that is getting raves. These are larger than the MM De Capo??

Glide3,

I heard the Audio Physic's at the NY show, they sounded very good. Also liked Joseph Audio and Triangle.. a very energetic speaker.