I have a pair of Ohm 1000s that I really like, that are right at the $2K mark for a new pair. Small footprint for a floor stander. I find them excellent at lower volumes as well as when I play them louder (though I should note that roughly 85 dB or so is my max volume these days.)
They also have a smaller version -- the Micro Tall for $1,400 a pair -- which has quite a following. See the long thread on them on Audiogon. The only catch is there are no dealers. They are a direct sale company, but do offer a 120 day home trial, so your only out of pocket is the shipping cost if you don't keep them.
They also have a smaller version -- the Micro Tall for $1,400 a pair -- which has quite a following. See the long thread on them on Audiogon. The only catch is there are no dealers. They are a direct sale company, but do offer a 120 day home trial, so your only out of pocket is the shipping cost if you don't keep them.