At the risk of complicating your decision, for which I apologise in advance: you might like to consider adding Franco Serblin Accordo to your list. They are within that general price bracket (perhaps towards the top end). When I bought my current speakers they came a close second, and from my experience with them I think they fit the sound profile you described. They are not going to be ideal if you want room-shaking bass but if I read your post right, that's not what you have in mind. They now have a SAM profile, if that's of interest. As a bonus, they are absolutely beautiful, along with their stands.
(If the truth be told, I still hanker after a pair.)
(If the truth be told, I still hanker after a pair.)
Roon (Mac Mini), Wilson Benesch Full Circle, Expert 1000 Pro CI, Kaiser Chiara
Warwickshire, UK
