Speakers for a newbie

If you can live with some minor cosmetic damage and don't mind older, used speakers, there are many good deals on speakers right here on Audiogon. One example is a pair of Linn Keilidhs for $375 with missing grills. If they are in good working order (it says they are), that is a lot of speaker for the money. There are many others, as well.

Where are you located? You list "P" as your country of residence. That could be a huge factor in getting worthwhile recommendations.

Boston Acoustic it is...i just bought a pair...not theBA of old...smooth, rich, engaging, but not overly ripe/warm, they are a great find....

I'd chime in with a pair of Magnepan SMGa if you can find them. I picked up a pair recently for $350 and they are really wide open and have a really nice tight bass response.