Used speakers for $3k? Oh the confusion


Audio speakers, HiFi speakers, studio loudspeakers....
I need help. My first pair was Altec Lansing 510's. Those things could rock and image very well. They were a little shrill, but otherwise very nice. I went to ProAc Response Ones which I thought were even better at everything except dynamics, so off with them and onto kit building starting with Dyaudio drivers. Too much work and then to a North Creek Rhythm kit which was already designed, much easier. Sold them and purchased Merlin VSM-M. These didn't do anything for me so sold them and have now Tyler's Linbrook Signatures. These are very cool, but don't image like the proacs so I just built a pair of Proac Response 1SC clones. Again very nice but lack dynamics for some rock.

I know electronics play a big part. I am using a Audio Mirror PP1 with some mods, a pair of custom EVS 350 watt mono class D UCD amps with a massive power supply. My cd player is a NAD T585.

I am tossing around, used only, VR4jr mkII, Genesis V, Dunlavy SC-IV, Aerial 10 T and Talon Raven. I tossed around Maggies and a few electrostatics, but don't want only one tight sweet spot. Cliffhanger Bulldogs, with a sub, are at the top of my list, but impossible to find.

I need good imaging and good dynamics at a low price ($3000.00-$3500.00). Used is the only way to get a $7K and up speaker for $3k ie. Genesis V.

My electronics are not bright and a little laid back.

I like good old Genesis from the early 70's Gentle Giant, Pink Floyd and some newer rock like Alice in Chains. Head music is my favorite. I want speakers that can disappear into a room and are easy to set up and can play loud. I also want good bass and don't have a problem using a sub.

I know it's allot to ask, but maybe there is a speaker like Neat Acoustics that I am not familiar with or Salk that will be perfect for me.

I need good suggestions from owners that have gone through the same thing and now very happy with their choice.
stereo
I read good reviews on the lft 8b. I am just not to sure about planer, electrostatic and ribbon speakers as being dynamic. Some that I've heard have a narrow sweet spot. The Tantos have a huge sweet spot (so I've read) and pretty good dynamics. According to a review I read on the Tantos they will disappear as good as or better then $12k and up speakers. I am sure they aren't as dynamic as those speakers, but these fell into my budget well. I'll report back when I listen to them next week.
I received the Tanto v1 speakers last Thursday. They weigh about 76lbs each unpacked. I listened to them for about 2 hours total and so far I am very impressed. The bass is very good (easily betters the Merlin VSM-M with BAM) The top is very extended. The speakers are fast and have very good dynamics for their size. Tyler Linbrook Signatures dynamics may be slightly better, but very difficult to say for sure. They work great with 70's rock and roll and jazz is awesome too. The speakers disappear like no other speaker I have heard. To me they are much better then the Merlin VSM-M with Battery BAM and the Tyler Linbrooks that I've owned. They image slightly better then my Proac response ONE SC that I also have. These speakers are great to listen too off axis as well. When I sit in front of the left speaker, I can still hear plenty of music from the right speaker to still create a good image. These speakers would be perfect for home theater front speakers too. I am going to do some more listening so to be able to comment on the timber, detail, and sound stage.
Stereo, please give us an update on your Tantos. Would love to hear what conclusions you've made from more extended listening.
You will get all the dynamics you need. Imaging in spades. Biggest tip. Bi-wire.