If you want to go the vintage route, look for a pair of OHM L, H, C2, or CAM monitors.
Any of these might be had for <$1000, essentially teh same price as when new 40 years ago, but refurbished with new drivers and parts. Check with John Strohbeen at www.ohmspeakers.com.
Or any of the OHM Walsh models are different but great for rock also.
I used to sell the OHMs along with similar JBL, Infinity and others many years back and always thought the OHM sound to be much better, modeled largely on teh sound of the classic old large Advents.
Any of these might be had for <$1000, essentially teh same price as when new 40 years ago, but refurbished with new drivers and parts. Check with John Strohbeen at www.ohmspeakers.com.
Or any of the OHM Walsh models are different but great for rock also.
I used to sell the OHMs along with similar JBL, Infinity and others many years back and always thought the OHM sound to be much better, modeled largely on teh sound of the classic old large Advents.