Bookshelf speaker for an apartment

Omega 3i or 7MK, hard to beat for under a 1k

Focal 906s are well over $1K. But the new Chora 706 is not. Also like Revel M-16s. Don’t expect much low end from any mini with a 5” woofer. 6.5” is the minimum unless you are adding a sub. 

You might consider Fritz... I’m really enjoying his speakers. And small maker, great reputation. http://www.fritzspeakers.com/DreamWeaverFritzLSFritzieSpecPage.asp

Decooney- I agree that’s why I mentioned when he upgrades his amp in the future the totems will sound better. Even with his current setup, the totems would sound better than the focal or b&w.
I sold all my Totems (multiple pairs of mani II’s, model 1 biwire, arro’s, and mites) and went all usher. Usher speakers don’t require the beefy amps to make them sound their best until you get up to the top of the line floor standers. I’ve had 7 different pairs of ushers and still use a few of them now.

Both the Focal and B&W are speakers that pay particular attention to how the top end and having a house sound.

Compare to Fritz or Joseph Audio for a very different presentation.

Pick the best sounding and cheapest among them. :)