looking for advice on bookshelf speakers

As mentioned above, the Fritz Carbon 7's would be a good choice in your situation. Audition them if you can.

These test results show a resonance that will irritate some people. I had to leave the room they were in, when I heard them. The one may be right above 20kHz, but is heard by myself, and a young couple (newlywed?) that ordered them without hearing them. This husband and wife couple was trying to find a solution for these speakers they bought, and couldn't listen to. When a metal tweeter does this, some people just can't tolerate it. Link to measurements the couple had.
[http://www.stereophile.com/content/paradigm-reference-studio-60-v5-loudspeaker-measurements] Another model here.[http://www.stereophile.com/content/paradigm-reference-studio20-loudspeaker-measurements]

So...Maplegrovemusic, what did you finally do?

I'm also sensitive to edgy highs, and I also commend the Carbon 7s. Since Dyn's are getting mentioned here, I'll go out on a limb and say I prefer the Carbon's to the much more expensive C-1s. But the Carbons are a bit above the OPs stated pricepoint.

If the speakers are actually going to be in "bookshelf" application, and not free field on stands, I recommend Northcreek, which are designed for cramped placement, and have smooth highs.

John

Nothing yet . I will hear the dynaudio and Spendor in a month or two.The harbeths intrigue me also .