Best garage speakers

High efficiency horn loaded speakers are used for concert and theater PA systems quite effectively.  They can fill large areas without sounding strained and have great dynamics.

In that price range some slightly scuffed up Klipsch Forte I or II's with 98 dB sensitivity and frequency response down to 32 Hz would be good candidates, but worth trying even if they are priced a bit higher. 

Remember, a rather equivalent Forte III retails for over $3000 and are quite popular.

Good luck.

I see millercarbon beat me the Klipsch Heresy, which is a great recommendation, but they would benefit from a subwoofer.  The Forte is basically a larger Heresy for better bass extension with the same midrange and tweeter setup.