Best Bookshelf speakers up to $3000

[javamark]

Thanks nightflier and everyone else for their input.

The Polk LSi7 and LSi9 bookshelf speakers appear to have the specs I am looking for and are quite affordable.There is a dealer nearby, so I will be popping in to have a look and listen over the next week or so.

I'll let you know what happens.

Cheers,
Mark