Olympicas are over $7500 if you include the gorgeous stands. Of course, I can save money by going the used route but it'll still be way over my original budget.In a way you are lucky. You actually made the effort to go to a shop and hear a variety of speakers to find the speakers that sound best to you. And now you at least have a basis to start working from.
So my question to all of you -- is there anything else that might compete favorably with the Olympicas in terms of sound (most important) and looks (not the top priority but still a consideration).
I would suggest you seek out a pair of Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grands and give a listen. VA's are often compared to Sonus Fabers. Also check out Opera loudspeakers. These not only sound similar but have the same styling as SF's.