Need to select a pair of main speakers for HT

Audiofreakgeek,
My budget is around $2000. But I like to keep it as less as possible (probably around $1000). I will use them for music playback probably for 25%, and HT 75%. My music choices are Jazz, Rock, Pop, Country, Classical, etc.

Bob_reynolds,
I really want to avoid a subwoofer if possible. The reason being: It takes up additional space, additonal cost for a good sub, headache of matching with the mains, additional cables, etc. Not to mention of an additional amp for a passive subwoofer. I may have to go into that route, but that will be my last option. If two mains give out moderately good amount of bass, I will be happy. I think T6 is out of my budget.

Elevick,
I was considering vintage to keep the overall cost minimum and there are some really good speakers out there among the vintage ones. Moreover if the whole project fails I will not loose too much.

Thanks for the suggestions. I will appreciate more ideas.
Best regards.
Sunny

Very interesting suggestion, Manoterror. I have thought of Mirage at one point but not too seriously. Now that you have mentioned, I will look into it again.

Question to Telescope_trade. Can you please little elaborate on the sound character of XLS-215 ? The two 12" woofers of XLS-215 would not create booming sound ? Do they have good clarity and sweet mid ? What type of amps will satisfy them ?

Have any of you had Yamaha NS1000m series monitor speakers ? What is your opinion on them ? They are vintage/out dated, etc ? Will they work if used with a good sub ?

Thank you all for very interesting suggestions.
-Sunny

Phasecorrect,
The F2 seems to be some intrigueing speakers. But I dont see any on Ebay. Amazon says it is not available. On Athena's website there is no mention of F2 as they are discontinued. Do you know any other source ?

Telescope_trade,
thanks for the info. I am glad to know that you are so much enjoying them!!! After all that enjoyment is priceless and that it is what counts.

Happy listening to all !!!!