help me decide speakers for two channel audio

In that price range and box style, I would seriously consider EgglestonWorks Andra III. I have the Fontaines, and they are exquisite. I added two powered subs to mine because they are only the top three drivers of the Andra - they are missing the bottom woofer. I wanted a pair of Andras but could only afford the Fontaines, so instead I added a pair of 12" woofers via the subs. I like to think of my setup as a "poor man's" Andra. Had I the money, I'd buy the Andras in a heartbeat. Here is a review from 2010:

http://www.ultraaudio.com/equipment/egglestonworks_andraiii.htm

You'll get a lot of great advice but buying speakers without an audition is the crap shoot to end all crap shoots.

All the best,
Nonoise

I second the Egleston, but at that price point I'd LOVE
Rockport. I think they're much more coherent...well, they
sound better...than any of the 3 you listed.

These are on Agon, but may be too big for you

http://app.audiogon.com/listings/full-range-rockport-
technologies-mira-grand-2-demo-full-warranty-2014-01-02-
speakers-94109