RE: Which bow to buy...
Last year I went searching for a new bow (about the same price range). I thought I wanted a Hoyt MT sport or one of their others. I shot it, and a couple of PSE Bows, then the salesman at one of the stores gave me a Martin Tracer to try. In the end I found I didn't like the grip on the PSE bows and it felt like they were going to cut the palm of my had when I shot, the Hoyt's were really loud. That Martin just felt great and was well quieter. If I had never shot it I would have been fine with one of the other bows and never known the difference, but I am extremely happy with my choice.
I know people say it all the time, but I now really agree that you need to go shoot them and pick what fits YOU. Hit a couple different shops if you have to, so you get a good variety of bows, and take a week, or a month to decide and be happy with your final decision.