Floorstanding towers

I was shopping in your price range about 8 years ago.  I ended up with Ohm Walsh 2000s ($2800/pr - Memorial Day sale is on now, I think).  My review is posted in the review section.  Just make sure your room size matches up with the recommended room size range on the Ohm web site.  120-day in-home trial.  Nothing, IME, beats a lengthy in-home trial.

I’ve owned several Paradigm speakers from both the Monitor and Signature line. I wanted to upgrade my Monitor speakers in the theater, and auditioned the Ascend Acoustics Sierra 2. They have a high end ribbon tweeter, and the Sierra’s simply blew away the Monitor 7 I had.(The Sierra 2 is a 14" stand mount!)

So I eventually thought I’d try them out against my Paradigm Signature S6 V2 speakers. That’s right, a small bookshelf against a tower. Of course the S6 had more bass, but I couldn’t believe how well the Sierra’s matched up with the ribbon tweeters. The highs were a tie, and I preferred the vocal reproduction of the Sierras over the S6, a gorgeous mid range that sounded more open than the Paradigms.  I sold the Sigs(bought a sub for the Sierra 2's), which retailed for 5k.

Ascend uses the most rigid cabinets I’ve ever heard, made from bamboo. No cabinet resonance whatsoever which really improves the music. For your Parasound, I’d recommend their Sierra Tower with the Raal ribbon tweeter, about 2700 at their website. Once you hear them you will stop searching.

2nd the Double Impacts. I don't think you will come close to these for the price range you are shopping in. 

I second the Ascends. I own a pair of Sierra 1's and recently auditioned them on some tube amps. Amazing results! You won't believe what you get for the $$.

Hope you gentlemen don't mind if I chime in. Just bought some b & wcm 9 s1 off audigon. I'm going to upgrade my surrounds. Would you buy b&w 683's , cm 6 s2 or any suggestions. Amp is anthem 225. 200x3 for fronto and use marantz sr 8001... 120 watt for rear surrounds. I'm a real old rookie. Don't even hook my stuff up.....just love good surround an good music. Thanks to All