I have a pair of QUAD 22L2. A seller - Lanemart often has them for sale here on Agon. I got mine for $950 including shipping which is a bit ver your budget. I'm pretty impressed with the sound quality given money spent. A friend has Paradigm 7's & 9's and I like the sound of those too. See many favorable comments on Monitor Audio but have not had a chance to hear them. Good luck.
New speakers needed on a budget
Just got married, and new speakers are needed. We have a budget of $800 a pair. They need to be floorstanding. Jazz, classical, rock, and a few movies are our listening pleasures, but are never played loud. The room is all hardwoods, and is about 18 x 27. What would you suggest to get the best sound for the dollar (and I know this is not much money for the type of speakers discussed on Audiogon). We are considering the Swan's but haven't seen much feedback.