if you can look for or wait for, a pair of Phase Tech PC 10.5's, you'll be pleased. they do need a bit of power though... 50-75 wpc to sing, I use an 8yr old Sony receiver with 110wpc to drive mine without issue. Around 500.00 to 700.00, maybe less, depending. Former Flagship speakers from Phase Tech. Phase Tech also still supports these units.
More current PT models should get some consideration as PT builds in a lot of value and performance within their line up.
Past that, I'd also go with a pair of monitors, and add a sub later on but I got a very good deal so I went this way.