Unfortunately, the new Klipsch speakers aren't much to listen to. I owned older pairs back when Paul Klipsch owned and operated the company. They were terrific speakers for what they did--dynamics with almost no power. But they never did image very well.
The Vandersteen is a good suggestion. I think you could also find a B&W 803 or maybe even an older 802 near or perhaps within your range. I personally like Electrostatics due to their transparancy and imaging. However, they have some issues to consider, such as: the electronics being used with them is very critical (and can be costly), the bass is limited (in some cases severely), and they can be difficult to place (very dependent on room interactions).
The Vandersteen is a good suggestion. I think you could also find a B&W 803 or maybe even an older 802 near or perhaps within your range. I personally like Electrostatics due to their transparancy and imaging. However, they have some issues to consider, such as: the electronics being used with them is very critical (and can be costly), the bass is limited (in some cases severely), and they can be difficult to place (very dependent on room interactions).