matching a pair of speakers to my equipment

Unfortunately, sir, you are building your system backwards.
Please try as many home auditions as possible, you might get lucky and find a great combo.

Avdcreations is right about learning your musical tastes and room dimensions.

Still, an excellent speaker with your gear would be a used pair of Vandersteen model 3's. The obstacle will be finding a pair priced at your stated budget. If you can stretch a few hundred dollars, this would give you excellent sound.

There are many variables that have to be taken into consideration when selecting the proper speakers for your system. The comments hit upon many very important factors to consider. Size and accoustic treatment of your room, the type of music you like to listen to. Is your preference for floor standing speakers,or monitors. You mentioned that you have a budget of $2,000.00. In that price range, I would look at Vienna Accoustic Hydens or Sonus Faber concerto or concertino bookshelf speakers. The B&W Nautilus 805's, also a bookshelf speaker, would fall in the desired price range you are looking for. The only fair way of finding what you desire is to visit several audio specialist stores, and bring your favorite discs to listen to. Ones that you are very familiar with. Good Luck and have lots of fun!