Best floorstanders under $1000 new or used

What types of music do you listen to ? Do you want to be able to play air-guitar to AC/DC or bathe in the sound of a string quartet ? (I do both ... but finding speakers that do it all is tricky and/or expensive).

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Martin Logan Aeriuses. I'd be sorely tempted if I weren't so happy with my Spica TC-60s. The Aeriuses are a little over your budget though, going for around $1,100/pr. used plus $200 shipping in the U.S. Spica TC-50s with a powered subwoofer make a great <$1,000 setup, and they're reasonably gentle in the treble. None of these are for head-banger music, and the Spicas might have a little trouble at very high volumes. Too, dynamic punch is not these speakers' forté. For vocal and acoustic material at modest levels, though, any of these will give you good detail, smooth midrange, unfatiguing treble, and spectacular imaging. The Martin Logans, in particular, offer terrific detail and subtlety, clearly differentiating the two low baritone voices at the opening of the Manhattan Transfer's "Blues for Pablo" better than any speaker I've heard, including the $3,000 Gallo Reference 3.

Prorec, Be careful to match the speakers and amplifiers. If you can audition one with the other, all the better. The synergy between the two could make or break you enjoyment. Not just any great amp with any great speaker will give you the magic. Nice room size. Happy Listening!

There is a pair of Triangle Celius for sale here now for $950. That could work for you.