Look at the Monitor Audio Silver-5i and Silver-8. You may be able to get a pr of 8's used for around $1K. They are extremely dynamic and if you are going to use a sub work great with rock. You might try a Hsu VTF-2 with the Silver 5i as that will kill anything I have heard for the price and can be bought from around $1k used.
What Speakers ??
I'm gonna buy some new speakers soon. I have a HK AVR 10 for a reciever. They will be fronts for surround and will also play music. ROCK music. I'll eventually add a powered sub but these should be able to stand on their own for now. A Bookshelf speaker is okay. I was thinking of B&W or paradigm, Maybe Polk. Hoping To stay under $1000.00 for the pair. Any Input???