The ProAc Response 1.5 for $3K. Also, the ProAc has a single 6.5" woofer, compared to his current dual woofer setup. As for the bass, it is clean and musical sounding.
Speaker suggestions for Plinius, Muse...
Friend of mine is looking for floorstanding speakers (small to medium room)for Sony X7es cd, Muse model II pre-amp, Plinius MK-3 amp, cables MIT balanced 330 pro-line, speaker cable MIT shotgun 750 bi-wire. His Canton Ergo Rc-L, have overpowering bass, for his new smaller house. Price around 4k. Thanks! Music preference: almost everything!