High value, giant killer speakers?

@kenjit the dealers all get together and price fix??

To answer the OP question I was really impressed with VOXATIV, specifically the Hagen model.  For people in smaller spaces, or want a less pronounced visual system, - I was really impressed.  

At the less expensive (not inexpensive) Endeavor  E3 or E5, more expensive is Von Schweikert VR55 Aktives which are better than many at twice the price. Key with speakers and much other equipment is to agree with the designer's ear that you like what they like in terms of musical priorities. Also I tend to prefer designers with decades of experience to hone their craft

Tekton 

I have to give a nod to GoldenEar Triton Reference for being as good as loudspeakers that are roughly twice the price.

Scansonic the poor man's Raidho!