+1 on Rockport Cygnus. Only available used now but they are a great well balanced speaker that purchased used is a great buy. I added a 6 pack of REL Carbon specials and they make quite a visual and sonic statement. These 8 speakers are within your budget. You need to find a wife like mine that said when I set up the six subs "I think they look very cool, and I hate to admit that they make a huge difference in the sound" The thing about Rockport Cygnus is that the sound is not flashy, but I never get fatigued by them like I did with my Sasha 2s, and they keep resolving further and further as I improve the signal feeding them. I will receive my custom made Townshend Podiums this weekend and will I'm sure resolve at even a greater level.
What a great gift you are giving yourself post divorce!