Best Value Speaker Model for the Buck?

I think Energy C-series speakers are very underrated. I own a pair of one-gerneration-old C5's and they sound fantastic. Way better than the price I paid would suggest. I think the current generation is significantly better, but I have not had a chance to listen to them yet critically.

If you can find a pair of Alon Petite's used they could be a bargain. They sounded much better than their original price would suggest many years ago. Since the company is no longer around (I think) you may be able to find a deal on them used.

energy 22's-pros,references,conns. the price (and the sound!) increases in that order. cahmpions in bang-for-the-buck, imho!

when found in great condition, still the large advent. for a few hundred bucks they can be stacked and compete with lots of 20k hi end margin-alia.

Monitor RS6. Stupid good value.

The Taylor Acoustics monitors are all fantastic values at their price points, and if you can find a pair used here or on audiocircle it's downright theft.

The nOrh speakers are wonderful, especially with tube electonics pushing them. The two top of the line models have crossover issues, but Dennis Murphy's website will show you how to fix that.

I haven't heard the Totem or Usher speakers mentioned above, but they consistently receive rave reviews, so if you can hear them within a reasonable drive you should do that.

Good luck!