Best speaker deals on Audiogon at the moment

If there's anyway you can hear different types of speakers you should. Those Infinity IRS Beta's sound great. I have to qualify this next statement as I sell Vmps speakers but somebody has some for 2700 bucks. They didn't win Best of HIgh End at the CES in 2002 for nothing nor get amazing reviews.

You should hear what you can. Two speakers at the same price will likely sound quite different. You're the only one who can say which sounds better. Good Luck

I am in the same situation so I can relate what I have been looking at lately. I have spoken to a number of people about the Merlins recommended by Usblues. I talked to the owner of the company, and was very happy with the comments he made about their characteristics. I don't know what your room is like but the Merlins seem to be a versatile speaker.

I have also been considering the Harmonic Precision Caravelles. I talked to the rep from the company a few months ago, and have heard the product three times. It was surprisingly good for the size and price.

Another speaker that I have heard and liked is the Talon Peregrin. This is a discontinued model so only available used, but they have not kept their $$$ value very well, so they can be had for close to $5000. I think they're a steal for that price.

If I had the three in front of me, with the prices I have seen posted here in the last year, I'd have a hard time deciding. I don't know if that helps at all, but there it is.

Duke,
Your response is one of the best I have read in a while.

Compliments to audiokinesis above for one of the most concise, intelligent + thought provoking responses in a long time.
(Probably worth printing out and hanging on the wall.)
Yep, to know yourself in this complicated hobby is critical to finding what you're looking for.

I might go for the Von Schweikert VR4SR's that are being sold right now for 6K.