Good starter speaker


Hello,

I am currently planning out a 2 channel system and I already purchased a used Rogue preamp.  The audio visual store that I like to deal with has a trade up program for speakers as long as the trade up is twice as much as the original purchase, which I’m fine with.  I am trying to keep the budget as low as possible at this point.  Here are the speaker brands that they carry:

Aerial Acoustics, Audio Engine, B&W, Emotiva, KEF, Klipsch Heritage, Klipsch, Linn, Martin Logan, Paradigm, Paradigm Persona, PSB, Soundcast, Spendor, SVS, Terra, Totem Acoustics, Totem Element.

Where would be a good place to start knowing that a year later I can upgrade without losing my initial investment?  Also, any suggestions concerning a powered amp in the 700-1500 range would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Roland 

rs1831
Go to your dealer and listen to power amps and speakers in combination. What is budget for speakers?
Thank you all for the great advise.  I’ll definitely go there and listen to different setups to see what I like.  I guess I am looking at 2k or so for speakers at this point and then in a year trade them in.  
This might save you a lot of time and money.  Offer $900 for these speakers...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/292896650193?ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F7...

Then buy this amp...

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649484829-mccormack-dna125-amplifier-excellent-condition-w-silve...

This will be an outstanding sounding pairing with your Rogue preamp and will likely cost you less than 2 grand for both amp and speakers (both being sold by very reputable sellers BTW).  These are two very highly regarded manufacturers, so if/when you feel the need to upgrade you can likely sell the amp and/or speakers at very little loss.  The amp, by the way, can be significantly upgraded by the designer to a reference level amp if you like the sound (See smcaudio.com).  Full retail for both these pieces was about $5200 when new.  Good luck even approaching this level of sound at your dealer for under $2k.  Just an option, and best of luck. 
I will agree on the amplifier. SMc Audio does great upgrades to McCormack products.
I have never listened to Joseph Audio products, so I can't vouch for their performance, but I know people who love them- like soix.
I would pair the DNA 125 with a pair of Vandy's. (Yes, I know, I am fixated on Vandy's).
But, if the OP has a chance to audtion them, I think he'll see what I mean.
A used pair of 1's or 2's is definitely in your price range. Heck, a new pair of VLR's are in you price range. Don't let the small size fool you.
Bob