which speakers, under $2K used?

listen to the totem model 1's, hawk, or forest speakers. I auditioned the speakers that you listed above (except for the spendor's) and purchased the totems. Very musical. If you want a larger floorstanding speaker, listen to the Revel Performa F30. IMO not as musical as the totems but will fill a larger room for rock music.

Deepseed, consider this: the price you're alotting for speakers does not appear to have the monitor stands figured into the equation. This is a very major ($) wise factor and sound factor, as well. Stands are a fundemental extension of your speakers. Think about this, when figuring out your budget. Hey, I own the M20s listing for about $2k. I spent $1000 on my stands. Read my review. You, certainly, don't have to go that way, but great stands (and there aren't many) are not cheap or easy to find used. FWIW: Starsound Technologies, where I bought my speakers, has a new, less expensive monitor stand that is gorgeous,very different and amazing in its' resonance transferring abilities. Call Robert, over there. He be da man. You're on your way. peace, warren

B&W CDM-1 (SE or NT version, as you prefer), with a REL subwoofer. Used, you can get all for under 2K. Or just try a REL with your Quads.