I'm looking for recommendations for bookshelf speakers up to a max of $3k...that's the budget, but as we all know more expensive doesn't always mean better with speakers. Unfortuneately I don't have room for floorstanders or a sub-woofer, and don't really need the shake the house bass, but by the same token don't not want something close.

Power is coming from a Musical Fidelity X-150...and they will be used 95% of the time for music, all genres.

I've spent the past 3 months demo'ing Monitor Audio S2's and Gold 10's...they were too sterile for me, at least with the MF amp. I also spent a couple of weeks with the B & W 805's, and they didn't sound as good at home as in the store.

I prefer a warm sound (who doesn't for the most part) and have determined to get this right, no reason to hurry.

So what would you recommend as options...and thanks for the help!!