In that price range, I'd recommend the following.
New: Monitor Audio RX6 (RX8 is too bassy). RX6 is one of the best value for money speakers on the market period. If you want full range, these will give it to you in spades.
Used: Dynaudio Focus 140 or Dynaudio Contour S1.4. More laid back, but still highly detailed with a gorgeous rich lush sound that never sound harsh. No other stand mount speaker can compete with these in the bass department.
New: ATC SCM 11. These speakers can compete with speakers costing 3 times as much. These are sealed boxes and do not have the bass slam, but the midrange and treble is to die for. You will hear deeper into recordings than with almost any other alternative in this price range. Lifelike vocals that will leave your jaw on the floor.
Used: PMC TB2i. These stand mount speakers have most of the detail of the ATCs, but with more bass. Extremely engaging speakers.
New: B&W CM7. Super detailed compact floorstanders with nice balanced bass. Full range and clean top to bottom. Very dynamic. Very nice high end sound. Fantastic for the money.
New: Monitor Audio RX6 (RX8 is too bassy). RX6 is one of the best value for money speakers on the market period. If you want full range, these will give it to you in spades.
Used: Dynaudio Focus 140 or Dynaudio Contour S1.4. More laid back, but still highly detailed with a gorgeous rich lush sound that never sound harsh. No other stand mount speaker can compete with these in the bass department.
New: ATC SCM 11. These speakers can compete with speakers costing 3 times as much. These are sealed boxes and do not have the bass slam, but the midrange and treble is to die for. You will hear deeper into recordings than with almost any other alternative in this price range. Lifelike vocals that will leave your jaw on the floor.
Used: PMC TB2i. These stand mount speakers have most of the detail of the ATCs, but with more bass. Extremely engaging speakers.
New: B&W CM7. Super detailed compact floorstanders with nice balanced bass. Full range and clean top to bottom. Very dynamic. Very nice high end sound. Fantastic for the money.