Ravi, have you considered the 850's instead of the 1000's? From what I've read the 850's sound exactly like the 1000's without the powered subwoofer. And they cost 800 dollars less per pair.

*Michael*
AV123 Refugee - X-LS Encore, X-Voce, X-Omnis, Elt-Dpa's
Denon AVR-591
Magnavox NB500MGX BDP