What speakers under 2000$US for...


...a McIntosh MC2102 amplifier with McIntosh C2300 as its pre-amp ? What I listen to the most is Pop-Rock (U2 etc.) but I also really appreciate Classical & Baroque music, some crooners and Jazz (lady vocals especially).

I've moved abroad and I'm now slowly getting myself some good hifi material again. In the past, I've been very happy with Energy 22 or Kef 104/2 speakers but I'm now looking for more "recent" models (brand new as much as possible) as I don't want to have any restoration to do. Also, even though I like the bass to as perfect as possible, I am more "picky" on highs. I've heard many speakers with very good bass but dull highs so the tweeter part is very important to me.

Basically, I need speakers "for now" and we'll see about a more important investment later.

Any suggestions ?
kingpin31
Axioms like power 60 watts of tube amp just didnt do it hooked up an old Carver TFM 55 and they really came alive wife said its like we are right there at the concert . (Amy Winehouse live @ the BBC)
Well, that's cool. Would you say they're excellent speakers? I mean for the price, it's kind of hard to beat those.