I can also recommend the Quad L series and Dynaudio Excite X12. I've had Quad 11Ls--great speakers, and a fantastic bargain used--and now have the Dynaudios, which are also great speakers and very smooth on the top end.
soft dome speakers
i'm in the market for some bookshelf speakers that cost under $1200pr new. after hearing some different brands i noticed that my ears seem to prefer soft dome tweeters vs. metal and horns. i liked a set of ushers that were out of my price range and the totem mites. what other companies have bookshelves with soft tweeters??? any recommendations