Suggestions for $2k budget

look for klipsch KLF 30
$800-1200
upgrade the crossovers and tweeters Bob Crites $350
And you have one of the best out there with 102dB efficient you’re going to spend less on amplifier/Tube 

There can be 100 different brands and models to look at. Everybody has an opinion. You should go demo some speakers at hifi stores, or at shows and get a feel for what you like. Each brand has their own sound. If you like a certain brand that you heard that you liked, then ask the group which speakers in this group would best match your system and room size. I wouldn't go out and buy any speaker or audio component without hearing it or its brand 1st

I’d get a brand new pair of wharfedale lintons with the stands for 1500 new......I have not read one negative review yet and there are many many reviews. Tone audio for one.....beautifully finished and great sounding...can’t do much better at that price, and you save 500 for other things...😁

Go jump on those music culture rl-21 on usaudio. Might be the only pair you’ll ever see for sale in the us. It’s in your budget. They’ll blow your mind.