Monitor suggestions


Good day!

I'm looking for a pair of monitors that's pleasing both aesthetically (in a white finish if possible) and aurally. I bias towards a more warm sound but not too much, hence my recent acquisition of a Pass Labs amp. My budget is $3K - appreciate any suggestions/input!

Thanks!
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I have now had the Daber Monitor 3's for two weeks and have had a chance to do some critical listening. I have the rounded cabinets in maple that Steve provides for a small extra fee. They are gorgeous with very high end carpentry work! The first thing that will strike you is the deep, tight bass for such a relatively small speaker. I doubt anyone but the most avid bass fan will see the need for a subwoofer in a two-channel setup. The mids are very satisfying and the highs are clear and precise. Vocals are rendered in a very natural fashion. The soundstage competes with the best. My wife, who is very musically inclined, even prefers them over my Acoustic Zen Adagios. A very different speaker and a matter of taste, but still high praise from a very musical person. I love them both for different reasons. To say that I am pleased with the results would be an understatement. In summary I think this must be one of the best values in speakers out there and they are made in the USA by a small entrepreneurial company. Give them a try - you will not be disappointed!

As a side note the speaker stands for the Volla speakers fit as if made for these speakers (rounded) - got them from MSS HIFI at a decent preice. Steve is planning on making stands for them as well in the near future.
Maybe to late, but the Totem mani-2 sig is the best monitor I have ever heard. I compared them to Tannoy DC8 T and Usher Dancer 2. Now I know these 2 are not monitor speakers but the Totem beat them easily.
If you can raise your budget just a hair, you really should checkout the Vapor Audio Cirrus.
Listened to the Finland designed speaker manufacture because of my love of smaller speakers. Pretty impressive.

Imaged like crazy and midrange was outstanding when listening to instrumental music like jazz or electronic. Also thought the soundstage was bigger and presented a great depth of instruments.
Many thanks all for the suggestions. In the end, I went with the Finnish speakers: Amphion Argon 3. I've read nothing but praise for them and they just have minimalist look that I love.