You can also try out this
Logitech - Speaker System Z623
Yup I still do, though they are no-more on my desk (Replaced with PSB Image B4 + NAD 326), but the AEs are for keeps. Great vfmEdifier C3 still good. Might look into creative gigaworks (some 2.1 is available for close to 8k). Alternatively you can look into audioengine A2 (not too sure about current cost but should be near your budget). They are actually not 2.1, just 2 but are good. Contact sarang for more info on them as he owns them (not sure if he still does).
Alternatively you can also look into swans (lower models) here Multimedia_HiVi,Inc.
Here is the swans that was widely acknowledged as a good system Specification of M10_HiVi,Inc.
Edifier C3 still good. Might look into creative gigaworks (some 2.1 is available for close to 8k). Alternatively you can look into audioengine A2 (not too sure about current cost but should be near your budget). They are actually not 2.1, just 2 but are good. Contact sarang for more info on them as he owns them (not sure if he still does).
Alternatively you can also look into swans (lower models) here Multimedia_HiVi,Inc.
Here is the swans that was widely acknowledged as a good system Specification of M10_HiVi,Inc.