Take a look at the PSB Imagine X2T. I just bought a pair for under $1400 out the door and love them. While they're not Focals or Thiels they perform very well for the price.
http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/psb-imagine-x2t-tower-loudspeaker/
http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/psb-imagine-x2t-tower-loudspeaker/