Best Speakers for 2channel Music

Take a look at the PSB Stratus Silver i's in the classfieds.

I am a big fan of Vandersteen so take my advice with that in mind, but they make some great sounding speakers in the range you wish to spend new or used. The Vandersteen line is known for a smoth, not bright sound.

Vandersteen Audio Model 1C full range floorstanding speakers, the speakers under $1000 price range.
You can find in Audiogon used for $600, http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1188937894

Happy listening

Riley804 is exactly correct. Great advice. So much depends on room size and room content. But assuming the room is moderate in size, you have many many choices. If you're wanting to purchase only brand new speakers, recommendations include NHT, PSB, B&W, KEF, ProAc, Energy, Epos, etc. To find a decent full range 2-1/2 or 3 way speaker brand new for $800.00 might be a stretch. Perhaps a very good standmount with decent bass ext is the way to go. It all depends on if you want to buy new or preowned. All the best in your search.

Magnepan MG12's or stretch the budget for MG1.6's.