I like the DeVore speakers you mention. For that kind of warm sound, I think you should also be looking at Audio Note AN-E and AN-J speakers, particularly if you prefer to locate your speakers close to the corners of the room. Most other speakers really only sound their best well away from the side and back walls. Audio Note speakers are not "flashy," but in an extended audition, they come across as sounding very musically pleasing and "right."
My personal favorite in this price range would be the Charney Audio Companion with the AER driver. It is a single driver system that is shockingly complete, full and natural sounding (usually single driver systems are very clear and dynamic sounding, but are otherwise one-trick ponies lacking in bass, having rough (peaky) frequency response). The AER driver puts it at $17,000, but, other driver choices can put it at around $9,000. These are extremely efficient speakers, so they can be used with low-powered amps (my favorite kind of amp).
The SoundKaos Wave 42 is another warmish sounding speaker that is quite lively sounding. I like it a lot, but, it will be hard to find.
I am also a fan of ProAc speakers. The tall floorstanding D48r is probably well within your price range; it is a rare example of conventional drivers mating well with ribbon tweeters.
Ginko Audio makes a modular system (ClaraVu 7 monitor, and ClaraVu 7 powered subwoofer) that costs around $10,000 for the pair that I like.
In the not so warmish category that I still like a lot, I recommend the Martens Oscar Trio. This is a lively sounding system that remains musical and non-irritating.
If you think you might have issues with speaker placement, one of the most flexible systems I've heard that sound good with a variety of room placements is the Gradient Revolution (woofer can be configured for close to or farther away from the wall).
Good luck on our search.
My personal favorite in this price range would be the Charney Audio Companion with the AER driver. It is a single driver system that is shockingly complete, full and natural sounding (usually single driver systems are very clear and dynamic sounding, but are otherwise one-trick ponies lacking in bass, having rough (peaky) frequency response). The AER driver puts it at $17,000, but, other driver choices can put it at around $9,000. These are extremely efficient speakers, so they can be used with low-powered amps (my favorite kind of amp).
The SoundKaos Wave 42 is another warmish sounding speaker that is quite lively sounding. I like it a lot, but, it will be hard to find.
I am also a fan of ProAc speakers. The tall floorstanding D48r is probably well within your price range; it is a rare example of conventional drivers mating well with ribbon tweeters.
Ginko Audio makes a modular system (ClaraVu 7 monitor, and ClaraVu 7 powered subwoofer) that costs around $10,000 for the pair that I like.
In the not so warmish category that I still like a lot, I recommend the Martens Oscar Trio. This is a lively sounding system that remains musical and non-irritating.
If you think you might have issues with speaker placement, one of the most flexible systems I've heard that sound good with a variety of room placements is the Gradient Revolution (woofer can be configured for close to or farther away from the wall).
Good luck on our search.