Candidates for best speakers in the $2000-5000 market

+1 for the Philharmonic BMR Towers

I had Martin Logan Monoliths 2 for over 20 years.  They were a little lacking in bass.  A series of events mandated a change.  I considered another ML hybrid but decided against them primarily for cost and the WAF wanted smaller speakers.  I auditioned ML 60XTI and sent them back.

A significant amount of research led me to the BMR Towers.  Unfortunately, Philharmonic sells them direct... no dealers.  That makes it tough to audition them.  Unless you come over to my house.  They don't need a subwoofer.

I strongly recommend them.

Audiotroy +1 , Havocman -1

What about the KLH 5 for under 3 grand with the risers?

Hi @richardmathes 

Your room size is similar to mine with hardwood and openings to other rooms. I have not heard a wide range of speakers, but my research led me to Fritz Speakers. I chose the Fritz Carbon 7 SE Mk II. At $2500, they are on the lower end of your budget, but I also paired them with a Rythmik Audio F12SE Subwoofer to fully round out the frequency range. 

I have been very pleased.

Good luck!

I would look at Revel and Sonus Faber.  In your price range, alot of good technology is included in the less expensive lines.