for under 1k, you must give the acoustic energy aegis 3 a listen. new at $700, they are based on the award winning aegis 1's, but are 3 way floor standers that have an added woofer. while all music enjoyment is subjective, i've got to say that these are probably the best speakers you'll find for under $1400. they are very warm, laid back speakers that fit perfectly with vocals, acoustic, and blues - their strong point is the aluminum midrange (super detailed). would be a good match with NAD amplification. i urge you to give them a listen. for budget speakers, they can't be beaten. MUCH tighter / cleaner / more detailed than the B&W 600 series. very musical speaker. sounds like its what you're looking for.
1K speaker advice?
I am looking to upgrade speakers from Dana Audio 1s to something full range with better resolution, with about $1K to spend. I have a NAD 100wpc power amp. I listen mostly to vocals, acoustic music, and blues - and to a lesser degree jazz, rock and classical. A local audio store has a used pair of Thiel C2 at $700. They sound great but I'm concerned about the age and how they will sound with my front end equipment. Am I better off buying something new - if so I welcome suggestions.