If you're handy, ditto on the Solstice from Parts-Express...Morel drivers and very well designed. Continueing on that theme, you can also build an Akitika PR-102 and GT-102. This will run you just over $2K, leaving room for some very decent cables and tweaks.
If you have to buy a factory made speaker, try the Dali Rubicon 2s with the Akitika stuff...$3500.00 with budget room for stands & cables.
If you have to buy a factory made speaker, try the Dali Rubicon 2s with the Akitika stuff...$3500.00 with budget room for stands & cables.