Best speakers for $3000

Aerial 7b, 8, 8B, or 10T all do a good job at what you want, and at current used prices are enough below your budget to get a better amp also

Agree with sbank and would add Vandersteen to the list of extra careful audition due to placement, set up, and electronics issues...

considering the amp being used and the real world price of the RF7, it might not be such a bad recommendation. I wouldn't choose them, but when I heard them, was quite surprised they sounded pretty good