Tannoy Mx (last years' model) or Mx-m (this years' model) series. If you have a bit of floorspace (small footprint) you could put Mx-4's as R/L and still be under the $1500.00 limit. I own this setup and power them w/a B&K receiver.
HT speaker system recomendations sub $1,500.00
Looking for recomendations for HT, the room has 20 ft high ceilings, looking for system that is "mini monitor/satelite" type speakers, that are smaller in size, bookshelves for the fronts. I have looked at Energy and Canton so far, any other system recomendations would be welcome... thank you very much..