I am nearing the end of a 4 month audition of Ohm Walsh 2000s. Although these are out of your price range, you might do well with the MicroWalsh Talls, near the top of your range. You did not mention your room size, but room volume ranges are specified for each model in the Ohm line at their web site: www.ohmspeakers.com. They are sold direct only. Based on your o.p., I think these might work well for you.
Another narrow tower that you might enjoy would be the Silverline Audio Preludes, ~$1200/pr new, but occasionally available used for much less.
Another low-priced favorite of mine are the DCM TFE200s. The TFE100s (which I have not heard), could be a nice price/size fit for you. Both models are narrow, tall and deep, if that works. I was extremely impressed with the TFE200s at an H.E. show a few years back. These are also sold direct, with, IIRC, a 30-day return option:
http://www.mitekfactoryoutlet.com/products/brand.cfm?Cat=18&Brand=6&ProdType=18
You've got a nice front end, and IMHO, they should mate well with any of the speakers I mentioned.
Another narrow tower that you might enjoy would be the Silverline Audio Preludes, ~$1200/pr new, but occasionally available used for much less.
Another low-priced favorite of mine are the DCM TFE200s. The TFE100s (which I have not heard), could be a nice price/size fit for you. Both models are narrow, tall and deep, if that works. I was extremely impressed with the TFE200s at an H.E. show a few years back. These are also sold direct, with, IIRC, a 30-day return option:
http://www.mitekfactoryoutlet.com/products/brand.cfm?Cat=18&Brand=6&ProdType=18
You've got a nice front end, and IMHO, they should mate well with any of the speakers I mentioned.