suggestions on speakers for 5.1 setup $2500 range

Ok,

Beat me up again guys ... Paradigm Reference 20 v2's and a matched Paradigm CC center with a Seismic 10

I just saw posted today - 20 v2's and matching center for $1300 find a used Seismic ($900) you might even have a few bucks for stands/cables. I agree the sub can be switched out - the Seismic has a high price but will scare you. Lots of people seem to hate Paradigm for some reason.

PS - I have heard that speaker powered by a little tubed integrated and it changed my audio life. Don’t under estimate the potential of those little guys. I have also heard the Reference line in action at a friends house and thought it both musical and has stunning HT performance. Go and listen for yourself.

Give Quad L series a listen, you may even want to go for 21L floorstander for fronts.

Add Rega's new speaker line to the list. I just heard some R5's today ($1100 floor standers) that were VERY impressive for the price. I think they were better than the Paradigms I've heard in the price range.