I really don't think anyone can tell you what you will like. You should shoot as many different bows as you can and then decide for yourself. Your price range should get you into all but the very top dollar stuff. But YOU have to DECIDE what YOU like. Sites, rests, quiver, stabilizer, sure now you can get every one's opinion.

Matthews are very popular and rightly so. I personally shoot a Hoyt. Just recently pulled back a few PSE, but resisted the urge to launch anything. I like the Bowtecs too. There's a lots of less expensive bows that are pretty great value. Mark my word, you can drop a sack of Jack ($$$) and next year they're gonna be faster,smoother, lighter, ...etc.

Good Luck!

Dave