What to buy?

Elac Uni Fi

Maggies and MLs difficult to beat for clean pure mids and highs. On some models a sub might be needed for deep, solid bass.

Do you play a musical instrument?  For piano and violin either Magnepans or Martin Logan electrostats seem to have the midrange on up better than cones.  

My suggestion, simply because this is what I have, Martin Logan Motion 40's. They have a newer model out now but I think you can still find the Motion 40's, new, at a reduced price that should come under $2k.

Mine were $2K when new.

GoldenEar Triton Five or Triton Seven (Triton Three+ $2,750.00/pair). Good-great sound.  Favorable reviews.  Designed by seasoned Sandy Grossman (just retired recently).

Tekton - an acquired look but the sound punches way above their price

As previously mentioned, at $2k there are a large number of speaker choices coupled with frequent new model changes and updates (unlike say a $30k speaker where you can narrow your search to less than a handful).  I suspect that us forum members can give you great choices, but is actually too small a sample of what is actually available.

As long as you've done your homework, I believe purchasing a $2k speaker without demo isn't too risky - you'll not get a bad speaker, rather, you'll get various shades of good-great.