Full-range/horn loaded on a budget?

If you were looking at the Omen...
Then maybe the Lore, Katz, or Uruz?

You might try The Hornshoppe:

http://www.thehornshoppe.com/index.html

I have no idea if owner Ed Schilling keeps stock on hand, but his speakers have an extremely enthusiastic following, assuming you don't mind spending a lot less than $2800.

Or, pick up some used Zu's; I see Druids and Soul Superflys posted on this site.

Duke

There are some Jaton A&V-803 Floorstanding Speakers slightly over your budget. Awesome speakers that aren't too demanding for most tube amps, including more powerful SETs. These are better then ANY of Zu offering.
I had a pleasure comparing those side by side to Druids and Presents and they were more open, balanced, fuller then Zu. They also image like crazy and had wider, deeper soundstage. The only reason I did not buy those, was high asking price (list). So, I ordered Omens on promo for $999 (which play in my room for over 2 weeks now). Great little speaker with unbelievable bass and value. But I am patiently awaiting Tekton Lore speakers from Eric for comparison reasons......something that have been trying to setup for over a month or so.
Anyway, here are my 2c and good luck with your venture.
(no affiliation with any of Jaton sellers)

I am a huge Klipsch fan and could suggest plenty of models for your needs and budget. I have a pair of RF-63's($2000.00/pair msrp) in natural cherry that are the smoothest 2-way speakers I have ever heard. Plenty of bass with very detailed mids and highs. Mate them with neutral/warm gear and they will give speakers that are twice the cost a run for their money, IMO.

Other models:

2-way with horn mid/tweeter:

RF-7 II's($3198.00/pair msrp brand new with rave reviews)
RF-83's($2798.00 msrp)

3-way with horn mid and horn tweeter:

KLF-20's/30's(used $500.00 to $900.00)
Forte, Forte II, Chorus II(used $400.00 to $800.00)

Of course these suggested are not in the price class as your Horning's but for the nominal amount of $$$(in comparison), they will do a darn good job.

Bill

Mstark,

I had a pleasure comparing those side by side to Druids and Presents and they were more open, balanced, fuller then Zu. They also image like crazy and had wider, deeper soundstage

What speaker is called Presents?