Before my current speakers I owned a pair of SB-M500M2, which is the big brother of the SB-M300. There was also a top model available, the SB-M800. I think I bought those in 2000 and owned them for about 6 years. For the money, about f650 (dutch guilders) a piece which is about €300, they were very nice speakers I must say. Very neatly built and quite heavy. Also sound quality was nice. Rich and warm sounding for what I can remember. My current Dali Ikon 6 Special Edition however have better resolution, better highs and tighter lows.
These are the ones I'm talking about:
Turntable Technics SL-1210mk2, Origin Live modified OL1 tonearm, Van Den Hul rewire, LDA/MCRU Step 2 PSU, Ianmac bearing, Isonoes, Achromat, Clearaudio Twister
Cartridge Audio Technica AT33PTG II
Tape Technics RS-AZ6
SACD Sony SCD-XB790QS
Ampification Accuphase E-205
Speakers Dali Ikon 6 Special Edition
Sub REL Strata II
Cables Van Den Hul: MCS-150M and D-502 Hybrid (Tonearm), Integration Hybrid (SACD, Tape), CS-122 Hybrid (Speakers), The Second (currently unused). Canare: 4S8 (Sub)