Best speakers for $1500 or less?


I'm loving the Sonus Faber Venere 1.5 - better than B & W and Magnepan, from what I've heard at similar price. What else should I be checking out? Thanks!
doublenickelsonthedime
A pair of gently used Gallo Reference 3.1s is very hard to beat. Google THE reviews, they are universally lauded for their exceptional sound quality.

You can find them here on Agon for $1400 - $1700 pair quite often and they are truly world-class speakers...

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Dyanudio Excite X12 (I'm selling a demo pair)

Focal 807 W Prestige (they are on special for 40% off retail everywhere)

Paradigm Monitor 9 (latest version)

I sell (and display) the Venere 1.5 and think they are a great bookshelf speaker too.