best speaker cables in the 2k to 3k range ?

Crystal Cable Micros fit in the lower end of your price range and I highly recommend them. Mine are clear, neutral and smooth with any system I've connected them to. And they're versatile if you decide to biwire. If you need to spend more then you can go up their product line and get the same neutral sound .... just more.

Cable performance is probably the least related to cost of all audio components. Rather than investing in very expensive speaker cables that may serve as little more than tone controls, closely scrutinize room acoustics and speaker placement. Appropriate use of diffusion and absorption, and proper speaker positioning can yield astounding improvements at little or no cost. Assess the accuracy of the source components, amplification and speakers. Wiring comes in dead last in overall effect regardless of what the cable companies would have audiophiles believe. Good luck!

for $900.00- the Auditorium 23s frm Germany is hard to beat!!!