Most “disappeared” speakers.

EASY-PEASY:  Anything Magnepan SET-UP correctly with quality electronics.  (You only hear what you enter into them, good or bad.)

RE: poster who suggested horn speakers.  PLEASE listen to ANY properly set-up horn speaker next to a set of properly set-up Maggies of pretty much any era.  You may not change your mind, but I kinda think you will.  Be sure to listen to your favorite music on both.

Cheers!

Harbeth P3esr 40th anniversary with a good sub and near field listening has been what's floating my boat lately. Steve Guttenberg says they disappear more then almost any other speaker he's heard, he comments on them all the time on how good they are.

In your price range, Martin Logans.

You need to master set your new speakers regardless of what you buy.

I would highly recommend buying Salk Audio's Song3 Encore tower speakers.  Jim Salk sells direct.  He can then afford to build his speakers with the highest quality drivers.  The song3's deliver a bass extension of 25 HZ and are just incredible.  I will upgrading to these within the next two years.  I would suggest calling Jim Salk to discuss what speakers he would recommend for your space.  He is one of the most knowledgeable people in the industry and he is extremely honest.  Tell him Larry Edwards sent you.

Most high-end speakers will disappear in a proper room. Monitors more so than floor standers.