You can do way better than B&W in this price range. You mentioned Pearl Jam and the Cure. I have many of their albums and they are not very well recorded. Mainly the treble is boosted to sound more "detailed". This is fine but a decent speaker will show you all of the recordings flaws. And in my opinion I want to feel the music not observe it immaculately like some speakers will do. Axiom makes some awesome speakers for cheaper prices. I own the Axiom M3ti's as well as various other speakers but the little Axioms are plain awesome for $275/pair to your door. I have these set up in my brother's room and he's always asking me where I put the subwoofer. Well there is no subwoofer. Just the Axioms. These things have rocking fast bass. You can only order them directly from the company's website but you can send em back in 30 days if you don't like em. You have to pay return shipping of course but so what?? Give em a try you'll love em.

http://www.axiomaudio.com/m3ti.html
http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/a...llennia3ti.htm




Quote Originally Posted by Torech Ungol
I am looking for some bookshelf speakers that have nice mids and highs. Not worried about anything below 80hz as I use my sub for both HT and music. Looking to spend no more then $600. What do you recommend?
I like to listen to Pearl Jam and The Cure for examples of music I mainly listen to.

Thanks for the help.