Rogers LS3/5As are still one of the very best for voice reproduction. They were specifically designed and voiced for the human voice. And yes, I know they are not $3,000.
I'd vote for the Quads, too. You'll often see older ESL57's (my favorite) and ESL63's here and on ebay for well under $3000 - more like $1200 - $1500. You can get fully restored 57's as well, still under $3K.
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