Best in depth of soundstaging and ease for 2k?

I have two suggestions Eminent Technology LFT VIIIa or A pair of Magnepans .
The LFTs will give you bass down to 25 hz or so. They aren't analytical but have depth and speed. At 13 inches wide and 60 inches tall with 1st order crossovers and a three position tweeter adjustment... These speakers are very user friendly .

Good Luck!

Thanks for the responses guys. This is all stuff I hadn't considered. I realize it might be helpful to tell you all what I've already found...

I've looked at the JM Lab Cobalt 826-S and Electra 906, the Joseph Audio Rm7si signature MkII, and the Joseph Audio Rm22si signature MkII. I found the Cobalts to be a little tinny for my taste, especially on the high end. I liked the electras much more, but heard them in a really bad room. I'll be hearing the Electra 926's tomorrow, which should be great, but they're realy stretching my price range. The Joseph Audio sounded really good, very warm (I actually liked the monitors more than the floorstanders), but there's not available used as far as I can tell. I'd also prefer something with a bit more presence, and try to add warmth with the components.

Thanks.

From my experience, larger speakers will perform much better for ochestral and classical. The monitors are nice but it doesn't have the big presence.
If you have enough space then I would consider a coaxial or horn setup.
I have both setup.

I use Maggie 1.6 in a room about the same size. Put bass traps (build them yourself and save a bundle) behind the woofer panel (write me for specifics if serious) and you will have all the tight and articulate bass you will ever need and a soundstage much wider and taller than the room itself. I say again, I can not begin to tell you the difference the bass traps made as the speakers are really pretty large for a room that size. The smear in the soundstage just really cleared up.

A used pair of Maggie 1.6 go for about $1100 average on this site depending on age and condition. I hope to get a pair of Mye Stands also for mine and maybe some other tweaks. Very happy with these speakers! Smooth and clear!!! and they will handle the large musical passages. Make sure your amp can deliver some "muscle".

Good Luck!

R.

Hi Omains,

The Harbeth Monitor 30's are a superb loudspeaker, and would certainly be worth considering in your situation, although they may be at the top end of your budget. I had the opportunity to listen to the PMC TB2's the other day, and was floored by these smaller monitors. Smooth, spacious and dynamic, and get the midrange right. Great bottom end down to 40hz. Among the very best smaller speakers I've listened to. There are a pair or two for sale on Audiogon at present, well below your stated budget.

Good luck!
Mike