Dave...Cheap women'll getcha' every time! Save your pennies for the right one. Just make sure there's full disclosure about the nature of your disease (audiophilia-expensivitis) before making any significant commitments.
I've not heard the Khites or the Tylers, but they do each have a very good reputation. The Tylers may be difficult to place, however, in a small room. I believe that they're rear-ported which requires them to be pretty far away from the front wall and corners.
The Spendors are infinitely musical, as are the Sonus Fabers. The Spendors have the most glorious midrange you're likely to hear from a speaker in this price-range. But, if you're willing to spend the extra money, you can't go wrong with the SF Electa Amator. You can find them used here on the 'goN for around $2K. There's something about the whole line of Sonus Faber speakers that's just so engaging. Any of their montiors are relatively easy to place as well.
