Best speakers for max. $3000?

@bajaed , 
An amp with 100wpc should be fine for just about any Vandy speaker.
I have never heard a Rogue, and would be interested in hearing your impressions.
+2 for Vandersteen.
From the 1's to the 3a sig's. And, don't discount the VLR bookshelf speaker, either. (I have the VLR's mounted near the ceiling corners and a pair of HSU subs. Though not as refined as my Treo's, it really is a nice pairing).
If you do opt for the 1's, adding a subwoofer or two should be within your budget, especially if you buy used.
Bob

I've done a lot of demos and nothing and I mean NOTHING comes close to the Tekton DI at 3k. 

No one should advise you on speakers. De gustibus...They all vary so much that you should get out there and listen, with your own software.

Buchardt S400

Take a look at the PSB Imagine X2T. I just bought a pair for under $1400 out the door and love them. While they're not Focals or Thiels they perform very well for the price.

http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/psb-imagine-x2t-tower-loudspeaker/