Speaker decision $3000-3500...help


I have been around auditioning speakers around the $3000-3500 mark.

I am looking for speakers that are musical, open, dynamic with a hint of warmth!
I listen to Soft Rock, Pop and some House/Dance music.
Mostly multi-track and digitally amplified stuff.

I have auditioned PSB, B&W, GoldenEar and Amphions.
I was most pleased with Amphion Helium 520s, since they are very engaging and natural sounding. Jack of all trades.

If you think there are other speakers for my preferences in the price range of 3000-3500, please guide me, i will audition them as well.

Otherwise i will pull the trigger on the Amphions and will need suggestions for Amplification for them. Budget would be $1500.

Please, any advice either on speakers or amplification would be appreciated.
Thanks.
adurlabhji

Showing 1 response by tortilladc

I auditioned a bunch of speakers in that price range and settled on the Dali Mentor 6. They're an excellent all-around performer, easy to drive, and have a very classy design and furniture-grade finish. I have a sweet spot for female vocals and their hybrid ribbon tweeter really nails it for me. Conversely, I also listen to a lot of extreme metal and it holds its own in that realm too. Pair it with a sub if you need to dig deep on the bass and you can't go wrong.