Advice on speakers?

So you are recommending separates, such as amp and separate pre-pro or getting a two channel amp for stereo and a five channel system for home theater? I am sometimes slow and just want to make sure I understand exactly. Thanks.

Joe in Mobile

druids have dropped in value over the past 6 months because of he new model coming out so you shoulld be able to get a great buy on a used pair

Some great speakers out of Europe include DALI Ikon 6s, Dynaudio Excites, and Neat Motives.

Joe - I am recommending a 2 channel (integrated amp or separates) for music and a 5 channel receiver for home theatre.

If you get high efficiency speakers, your amp will cost less. More power = more $ all else being equal.

I have an open architecture living space, and am very happy with Mirage OMD-15s. Right in your price range ($2500/pr new). They're 91dB efficient, have bass extension to the low 30s, and have wide and even dispersion, completely filling the living area without hot spots or suckouts.