It is wide open , I would look at used large speakers which can generate a sufficiently high level of sound for HT but also sound good. Older speakers like early B&W 801's might fall into your budget range. There are so many possibilities that it is hard to be specific , but I would buy used as speakers have little to go wrong short of actual abuse and the depreciation is often very high. Earlier models of current speakers are often very close and sell for far less. A paid of KEF 107/2s sold the other day for $1800. They would cost $8000 if made today and are still excellent speakers. Since you have the sub you have more flexibility to find speakers the have a limited low frequency but are otherwise excellent. Look at what is available and then go to Audioreviews.com to check on what others have said about them. Stan