With a $1000 budget, you have a number of options. You may want to consider the ATC SCM 7, the Von Schweikert VR-1 and the Amphion Helium2 in new speakers. If you can swing a deal or are willing to buy used, you may be able to get a pair of the Amphion Argon2, the ATC SCM 12 or the Dynaudio Contour 1.1 speakers within your budget. For special deals on new and used speakers, I suggest AudiogoN.