Alright, so I'm looking to final complete the system in my room: the speakers. So far, the system is a B&O record player, a vintage (but solid) sony CD player, yamaha reciever and my macbook pro running through an airport express. The room itself isn't overly large, so raw loudness isn't much...

Before I make any rash moves on speakers, I thought I'd consult some knowledgeable people. I'm looking for a new pair of bookshelf/mini-monitor type speakers that will make me happy for many years to come. I'm setting a tentative upper limit of around $1000 for a pair and so far I'm leaning...