Best speakers in the 3000 -5000 range

I agree with Edorr that the original Revel Studios are a very good speaker, and a good choice in this price range. (I sold mine for $4,400, so they are in your price range.)

They have a very well extended treble response, and there are front and back tweeters, which have controls to adjust the level, in case you want more or less treble response. (FYI: The treble response, while very well extended, is not quite as refined as my current speakers, (the EgglestonWorks Andra II speakers, which have the renowned Dynaudio Isotar tweeters). But the Andra II speakers cost double what the Studios do, and it took a side by side comparision to hear the difference.)

The mid-range is excellent and very musical.

The bass response is deep and very quick. (They have really quick bass response, and no trace of boominess at all, IMHO, which is one of their strengths.) They are not quite a full range speaker though, as they don't quite go down to 20 Hz, but they do get pretty close.

They have very good imaging and soundstaging. The build quality is very good as well. For the price, used of course, they are highly recommended.

(However, I do understand that aesthetically, they are not everyone's cup of tea. However, both my wife and I both appreciated their contemporary looks, and they looked just fine in our fairly modern decorated living room.)

My two cents worth.
Good Luck in your search.

I love my Focal Chorus 836v speakers that are right at the extreme bottom end of your range. See what you think.

There's a pair of Ascendo Renaissance 8 speakers for sale at an absolute bargain price. I own these speakers and they're excellent. Admittedly I haven't heard scores of speakers but at the asking price I don't think you can do much better.

I think we would need more info to tell what would be best for you. What is the size of the room? What kind of music will you want to listen to? Is the wife's opinion a significant factor? How large a speaker can you use? Where do you live and will you be able to travel to review?

Without the above info we are each just telling you our favorites from our own perspective.

Bob

Bob, you are making too much sense, stop it.