Stand mount loudspeakers

Along with the TAD CR-1, you should consider the ME-1. With a discount that'll put them well under your budget. I've heard both and like both very much. Be aware the CR-1 is $22k, so you'd have to buy them used to get into your budget.

If you want an absolutely very good good one 
Buy the New Monitor Audio Studio  ,eith Matchjng stands 
See, only review. If you buy it is s must yo buy the matching stands 
Fill with sand  , they are direct coupled and bolt to speakers.
All drivers taken from their $28k PZL500,with s W12 dub,
You have a great full range system.  These are $5k + speakers 
For under $2k with stands ,currently first run sold out around the world. You will see more in the next few weeks.

I think you'd be thrilled with Joseph Audio Pulsars given what you're looking for. 

These Monitor Audio studio speakers have a bunch of technologies .a improved version if the AMT tweeter, with a 4inch driver Tom and both on rear dual slotted ported, a magnesium aluminum with 
A Nomex center,and on rear Carbon fiber ceramic coated driver 
The the 60k micro perf tweeter this speaker is very fast  detailed 
With solid Bass to about 55hz. The Silver w Subwoofer with Bass room EQ is made of the same material these were recently discontinued for a newer model. This Loudspeaker can compete with quality speakers several times their cost with ease. With sub,or subs -same brand silver gold or platinum you  have a killer combination . The read on msny people like Stand mounts is for the holographic imaging and soundstaging. The review on them is Very accurate. Soundstage also gave them a best of at this year's
Audio show in Montreal. 

I previously owned a pair of Reference 3A MM De Capo(i) speakers and found them to be fantastic in a medium/small room. For me, they had enough bass to not need a sub (I'm not a bass head). An all around great performer and very easy to drive. I used amps from 3.5 w/channel 2A3 SET Tube amps, up to 70 w/channel Class - A solid-state mono blocks. Having a speaker that is easy to drive, and compatible with a wide variety of amps, will open up a lot of amp possibilities for you.....

I have not heard the current Reference 3A MM DeCapo Be speakers, but I'm sure they treat least as good as my previous version.