It's not clear to me whether your $600-1000 budget is just for a pair of speakers or for speakers and amp, or speakers, amp, sub, and surround processor.
If it's just for the speakers, one of the best values on closeout is the Focal Chorus 714 Towers, which list at $1200/pair and are available new w/warranty for $720/pair.
I have auditioned these extensively and they are freaky-good at this price--very focused, very detailed yet full-bodied, with sharp imaging and a room-filling soundstage. They don't take much space either as the are less than a yard tall and have about the same footprint as a piece of notebook paper (8" x 11-5/8").
They don't occupy any more space than small monitors on stands, yet have more of the bass extension and dynamic range that tower speakers give you. They sound good on all kinds of music--rock, jazz, country, big band, chamber music, acoustic pop, orchestral. Add an NAD C316BEE integrated amp for $379 and you have a seriously good little rig for $1100.
If it's just for the speakers, one of the best values on closeout is the Focal Chorus 714 Towers, which list at $1200/pair and are available new w/warranty for $720/pair.
I have auditioned these extensively and they are freaky-good at this price--very focused, very detailed yet full-bodied, with sharp imaging and a room-filling soundstage. They don't take much space either as the are less than a yard tall and have about the same footprint as a piece of notebook paper (8" x 11-5/8").
They don't occupy any more space than small monitors on stands, yet have more of the bass extension and dynamic range that tower speakers give you. They sound good on all kinds of music--rock, jazz, country, big band, chamber music, acoustic pop, orchestral. Add an NAD C316BEE integrated amp for $379 and you have a seriously good little rig for $1100.