I would recommend handbuilts (nice hubs, open pro or ambrosio rims, 3x spoke pattern, grazie e arrivederci).
But the OP has ruled these out. So consider Campa/Fulcrums. I currently ride Fulcrum 7s and they are heavy but quite bombproof.
If your budget can swing it, go for Fulcrum 5s or even better the 3s, which are nice wheels that can be purchased for under 300 euro on line.
Neutrons are a step above, but there you are going to have a price delta of over 100 euros.
So ya gotta tell us how much cash you have!
