Considering used towers under $1000..

Rj, there's a certain naturalness I ascribed to my old pair of Tukans, where the piano, cymbals and snare drum sound right to me. I value openness, and nothing to lean like my old Dali Ikons were. For reference, if there Tukans had a bottom they'd be very close to ideal for me. I've read the m lores have that realism or naturalness, but I'm flying blind here without auditioning. Hope this helps

NHT 2.5i or 2.9 if you can find a pair in good condition. You will have all of the bass you ever wanted, though the Rotel is the weak link in your chain if you really want good deep bass.

How about these Linn 5140s?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/132801448631?ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F7...

Soix, definitely worthy of consideration, however, no shipping, local pickup only in Florida, I'm in Chicago