High Efficiency Speakers Your top 3 or more

tvad,

do you know what say the klipsch forte or forte 2 at their lower price point give up to the ans or tonians?

I've never heard the Forte speakers, but others who have heard them advised me they don't compete in the same league.

Clean, used pairs sell fairly quickly. If you can find a nice used pair with original boxes for shipping, it'd be an inexpensive experiment, IMO.

All should kneel before the Avantgarde Trio. It has all you could ask for in a speaker.

03-27-10: Chadeffect
All should kneel before the Avantgarde Trio. It has all you could ask for in a speaker.

Depending on preference.

I once heard the Trios in a local audiophile's home. He was very proud of the system. I couldn't wait for an excuse to get out of the room.

Altec A7's, Klipschorns, Klipsch Belles, Klipsch Cornwalls - I have not had the pleasure of hearing the Avantgardes.