My situation was similar. Had an Ovation Celebrity; and well, it is a cheap guitar. Strings helped some, but I still wasn't happy. I played Martins, Taylors, Gibsons, was looking around the $2000 range. I picked up a Breedlove, and it "felt" right. A week later, I went back and played 'em all again. I was still drawn to the Breedlove. It is an AD-25 SR Plus, and was under a grand with the case. (nice case, by the way) I play the $3000-$4000 Martins occasionally, and still like mine better.
My advice, shop around, play a LOT of instruments, take your time...you will find what is right for you.