BLM + MNK is still the fastest combo when not double BLMing. Monk can focus down those pesky kitties and Footman much faster than a Bard can DoT them down.

Funny thing about SRs, went with some friends once, apparently they didn't bother to tell me I was going to have to tank so we ended up going in DRG + MNK (me) + SMN + SCH. Ended up clearing the whole dungeon in about 11 minutes.