Pete wrote:

What else should I consider in about $350 price range?

Madisound has a number of fine kits in this price range.

The Sledgling kit from Madisound at $208/pair.

http://www.madisound.com/sled.html

The Vifa studio monitor kit for $485/pair.

http://www.madisound.com/vifastudio.html

The AUDIO-REVIEW.COM KIT at $340/pair

http://www.madisound.com/ar_com.html

All of these kits come with pre-built cabinets and could
be assembled in about an hour's time. If you can read
directions, you can assemble these kits.

Frankly I'm not partial to horn speakers such as those
from Klipsch and I think you'd get more sound for your
money in assembling a Madisound kit.

Russ