I know, lots of threads on this topic, but wanted advice about a specific set of possibilities.   In my price range, I have located a few speakers which seem to fit my criteria/taste  all of which get at least some rave reviews and in some cases have been named "best" in category by one site...

Bringing this to the top rather than start another thread as it is close to what I want to ask about.  So in my price range, perhaps slightly higher than the OP's, I have located a few speakers which seem to fit my criteria/taste  all of which get at least some rave reviews and in some cases...