Best Speakers under 1k for me

My favorite system of all time was Dahlquist DQ-10's with a Dynaco Tube amp. I am hoping that these speakers and an amp change might get me back... but much more efficient.

If you have drywall try In wall speaker where you get full advantage of infinite baffle and no font wall boom or reflections. Elac Debut IW-6 (4inch deep) claims same cabinet speaker performance. but toeing in and determining the placement is difficult before installation, it has to be planned before cutting the dry wall. room behind may experience leaked sound. you can try drywall it self turned slightly to face the listening position.
Also read this
https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/in-wall-speakers
https://www.audioholics.com/loudspeaker-design/truth-about-in-wall-speakersInstalling in wall speakers https://www.musicinstrumentscenter.com/how-to-install-in-wall-speakers/ there are you-tube and web to help.

go far inwal speaker Elac Debut iw 6 may be

Having just left RMAF, all I can say is Dali Oberon, which is a brand new line of speakers.  The Oberon 7 floor stander they demonstrated absolutely blew away everyone I know who heard them.  The bass from these things is practically subterranean and the mids and highs were great as well.  If you can stretch to $1,400, they are a no-brainer.  No sub needed for these babies.  They also have a smaller Oberon 5 floor standing model.