Sonus Faber Venere 2.5Price: $2498 per pair

Website: www.sonusfaber.com

Tim said: The Venere 2.5’s rare combination of style, performance, and value presents an awful lot to like for a wide range of listeners. Kudos to Sonus Faber for having the guts to break with tradition and bring a unique breath of fresh air to an otherwise boxy, boring world.

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The gist: Style and good sound combine seamlessly.