Do you have a speaker that’s not a big name maker but punches above its weight? Why?

Another vote for Usher out of Taiwan. Beautiful speakers. They have some great entry level models like the S520, BE-718, and the Mini Dancer series. They also have many higher tier designs that compete with some of the best out there. The only downside is they can be hard to find depending no where you live. Especially the higher models. I'm considering grabbing their newish 50th Anniversary model, those look particularly enticing.

I'll also mention Lawrance Audio. They were a little more popular about 10 years ago, I never hear of them now although they appear to still be around. I have the Mandolins and the Violin SE, both sounds very nice and also unique looking. 

I'll never part with my Shahinian Obelisks, I've yet to encounter a speaker I like as much. 

- under $1k budget: JBL L52, musical

- under $2k budget: GoldenEar BRX with AMT tweeter and bass down to 40Hz

- under $3.5k budget: PS AUDIO FR5 with planar tweeter and bass down to 35Hz

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@rsf507  Is that dealer Sounds of Silence in Nashua, NH?  Finding info on COLIBRI LABS ELECTRUM S SPEAKERS scarce to say the least.  Thanks

Audio Concepts Inc. ACI speakers are absolutely incredible that are from a small builder that was directl to consumer.

We have several pairs of different ones- Sapphire III LE, Sapphire III, surrounds and 2 Titan subwoofers. The most incredible system I have ever had and surely punches way above their class! 

Just look them up and you will see their history and all of the reviews on them.