Again, many thanks for all the beautifully informed responses!
I now have a short list of three candidates (in descending order of WAF ;^):
Audio Note AN-K se
Aerial 5T
ATC SMC19 v2
Recent suggestions have inspired more research, so the short list may be lengthening:
@yogiboy , @dekay and @kahlenz - I will give Gene Rubin a call. I know he carries Harbeth and I think maybe Spendor as well. He's probably the first place I will visit based on proximity, assuming he'll have some suggestions that interest me.
@tomic601 - Yup, i've spent more than I should have from the audio budget at the Hitching Post! Not familiar with the Sea Chest though, where is that?
@mountainsong - Thanks for pointing out that Triangle offer front-ported monitors. Those Duettos in the Magellan line look great on paper. They'll join the short list once I can verify they're priced close to budget.
@ptrck887 - I had forgotten about the Auditors! That might be a good answer (but I'll bet they're rear-ported). I often watch movies using my floorstanding Cremonas as a 2-channel AV system. They throw images from wall to wall - beautiful! Where are you located? We might could work something out. Is there a way to send a private message to a fellow forum member?
@herb19808 - Proac is another great suggestion. It's very possible they make something that would suit me. Will check them out - I think there's a dealer in San Jose ...
Thanks to everyone for the input - this has been very helpful! I guess I better get off my butt and get my Cremonas listed ...