Bookshelf speaker pairing with subwoofer

So, given your components, typically you would be shopping in the $2K range if you're looking to maximize your current components. But, if looking long term and wanting to upgrade your system in a significant way then maybe $3K - $5K. I would look used... in the less than 7 year range. 

The music room has evolution acoustics mm1 half price with stand1600$.I have some of these they are fantastic and a bargain.they have high dollar components in them ribbon tweeter ceramic mids.enjoy the music

Thanks for all the input. I am going to experiment with different speakers. Up first will be the Acoustic Energy AE1 active speakers. Second, I will try the low budget Triangle BR04. Then maybe the MoFi Sourcepoint 8 or 10. If I am not happy, then a floorstander. See what happens. Personal taste will probably play a big role.

I just picked up the excellent Studio Electric M4  Monitors.     I'm using them with a REL and I think the fact that they also are sealed acoustic suspension allow them to integrate so well.   

Around $3200 and worth every penny.   

Just a thought to post for consideration....
I've an older pair of Polk bookshelf with no port, but a 6" passive cone beneath it's 6" woof with a 1" dome above all....

Not the same as port plugging....a different sort of shift in response, perhaps...?