Suggest your most desired MSRP $1,500-$3,000 Stand Mount for a Shootout.

Canton Ref 9K would be interesting. I think they are around $3k.

I just can't shut up about my Closer Acoustics OGY. 

If I were nearby I would sneak them into the demo. You gotta hear them! 

I'm on another continent sadly. 

JMR Bliss Silvers should compare very well with others mentioned.  I really like mine!

Shootouts are basically worthless. The synergy of source/cables and amplifiers is different with every speaker. Most budget speakers are made in the same Chinese factory maybe on the same assembly line and slapped with different badges.

@dayglow,

are you saying 1.5k - 3k speakers are budget? Not being snarky just asking. 
 

yes they are probably all made in China at that price but likely different factories …… but who knows. Some small guy US options are in deed made in the USA for that price although that list is pretty short.