It appears to be an endless wormhole when trying to decide between all of them.
I've been in this same wormhole recently, I have a similar budget. Here's some of my findings.
Short version:
https://www.gearslutz.com/board/bes...ten-active-studio-monitors-under-1-000-a.html
Gearslutz is filled with monitor discussions. Hit up their forums.
Long...:
Are you trying to build a studio setup and buying for accuracy? Or buying for listening pleasure with your XL+?
- Studio setup -> consider room dimensions, room acoustic treatment, appropriate monitor size for the room (~5" for bedroom), monitor placement location, measurements for calibration, etc... A lot more than just monitors you have to consider.
- Enjoyment -> buy whatever that sounds good to you, that's all it matters. Probably 8" monitors for the thump. HS8 is very popular, LSR308 is very good for the money.
Some monitors I like in price range, and review/measurement consensus I've gathered...
Coaxial designs for huge sweet spot, best imaging:
Presonus Sceptre - new coaxial tech, very cool. But absolutely no measurement data given to back up their claims...
Non-coaxial designs, small horizontal sweet spot and smaller imaging. Some accurately measured monitors are:
Neumann KH - super accurate, may not be pleasant to listen to
Genelec 8000s or M - very accurate, some complain of too pleasant sound signature
Focal CMS - very accurate, pleasant, but has some hum at idle, QC issues.
Other popular brands:
Adams for folded ribbon (also consider Eve, or HEDD which is the company of ex- main designer for Adams) - extended highs, quick transients
KRK for urban music... Thump city.
Yamaha HS, very popular
JBL LSR, winner of cheap bang for buck high performer.
Equator D - well liked by many, coaxial
Presonus makes all kinds of monitors, all fairly well regarded
Dynaudio - dunno lol