I have had issues with purchases from overseas (to the US). That's me. I"m also not a big buyer of used speakers as they can have issues. Most are fine, but you have zero recourse buying from folks you don't know etc... That's just my take, because you threw it out there.
Under 10k, my favorite are Vandersteen Treo CT's. It's what I like. What do you like? I need a speaker that conveys the nuance of the music and has micro and macro details. Wilson and Magico to MY ears are dynamic, but not as coherent as I personally need. I've never been one to go fo the companies who spend a ton on marketing per say. We all like different stuff, but man those carbon fiber tweeters are so difficult to beat for detail without fatigue.
Under 10k, my favorite are Vandersteen Treo CT's. It's what I like. What do you like? I need a speaker that conveys the nuance of the music and has micro and macro details. Wilson and Magico to MY ears are dynamic, but not as coherent as I personally need. I've never been one to go fo the companies who spend a ton on marketing per say. We all like different stuff, but man those carbon fiber tweeters are so difficult to beat for detail without fatigue.