Well I said I couldnt find a 1hp 2speed combo but here is one:

SD35 SYSTEM 1HP 2 SPEED PUMP PNSD0035DE2160
Pentair sand dollar system. Its a 1hp 2 speed pump but the filter looks really small. 16", 100lbs. It says it will filter 16,800 gallons in 8 hrs and my pool is 12,000 gallons so I guess that would work but it just seems so small compared to everything Ive been looking at. But the name is good(Pentair) and the price is great ($431 for the pump & filter both). Its also a 2 speed.........but that sand filter just looks itty bitty.

I just dont know if I am truly understanding what I need.............?

Am I even in the ball park in the systems I am considering?
If it were you what combination of pump & filter would you use if you were trying to stay less than $700 for both?