What is the Best Sounding Stand Mount Speaker in the world?

When I was looking for myself a couple of years ago (and price was definitely part of the consideration), I ended up with the Piega Coax 311s.  I expected to go with smaller Harbeths but they ended up sounding too laid back for my taste and listening room.  I'm adding the Piegas to the conversation here because they don't often get mentioned.

Best I ever listened to was the Magico Q1. Also the Sonus Faber Extrema, which I am surprised nobody mentioned. 

Totem Element Fire V2. Read the latest TAS review.

The new Sonus Faber Elector Amator III is awesome and priced right at your budget , minus stands i think.  

Truly a great sounding speaker 

My vote is the Rogers LS3/5a.  Sounded darn good in the 80's when I first heard them.  Sounds darn good in my system now.

Many speakers' great speakers have come and gone but the LS3/5a's have stood the test of time.