Looking for a bookshelf at 2k or less.....

I'll second the VonSchweikert VR-1s. They are truly amazing speakers once they're broken in - about 300 hours. Mine image even better than my VS VR4JRs at 4x the price.

I wonder if Triangle loudspeakers would be of interest to you. There is certainly high frequency detail in spades here. As a matter of fact, I would say that for the money, Triangle speakers in general have one of the most detailed presentations available. Mating them with synergistic components is the key though. The comete model retails for well under $1k...

psb and paradigm models(such as the oversized bookshelf studio 40) are fine speakers.....under 2k i could recommend dozens used and new. i would however recommend a floorstander on the slim side, unless that is impossible.

Hi Craig,

Given your taste for the higher frequencies, you owe it to your self to check out the Focus Audio 68se's - they run around 2K new. Taught Bass down to about 50Hz and imaging that's among the best around.

Good hunting,
Garry

Thanks for all the response, folks. What brought me to the upgraditis was that I just happened to listen to the JMLabs Focal Chorus 807V. I was utterly surprised how open and articulate they were for so little money...especially compared to my sapphires. I heard details in the music that I hadn't heard before. Has anyone heard these? Am I missing something here? The 807's sounded a lot more detailed than the profile 908s that list for about a grand more.

Most of my music I listen to is acoustic, jazz, and a little rock thrown in.