Price: $2000 per pair

Website: www.monitoraudiousa.com

Hans said: It’s a loudspeaker for the listener who values dynamics more than sterling neutrality, and who wants to move rather than sit and listen with stern solemnity. While it may be impossible for any $2000/pair speaker to “do it all,” the Silver 300 comes admirably close, and looks damn good doing it.

Read the SoundStage! Access review.

The gist: Speaker for everyman.