best speakers under $1000 for classic rock?

I second the Paradigm Reference series speakers. It is nearly impossible to beat economies of scale in this price range and my ears can attest first hand to the fact that Paradigm pulls it off supremely well. Simply great speakers at a great price. I recommended the 80.2s to a friend of mine and he thanks me daily for it. I love my 100.2s to death but finding them in you price range - even used - may be difficult. At least listen to a broken-in (few are at the dealers) pair of 60s or 80s with good electronics before you buy. Their only (slight) downfall is the bass oomph but you have that covered already. Add a couple 20s for surround and you will be in nirvana. Paradigms tend to be easier to find than many other brands too. Good luck! Arthur

Try a pro dealer for some active Mackie HR824 or 624's. Amps are built into the speakers. If nothing else, a good listening experience.

get used pair of B&W CDM1NT

snatch up those castle harlechs that are on special on audiogone....they are less than 1000.00 and love all recordings..they compare with models many times their original price of 2200.00

Straight out, I would say VMPS Tower II.

Will play clear 115db SPL, from 22Hz-25Khz, with audiophile quality (made sterophiles recommended list a couple times)

Two 12" woofers and a 12" PR!!! they weigh 135#. These are what you are looking for.

They list for $1298 (street through a dealer for a couple dollars over your goal)