help with speakers that rock, pleeze

Ive owned the Focus 20/20's, best speakers Ive ever had. If you can afford them, buy them. They are loud, and rock. They also sound better with jazz then anything Ive heard. After you realize what big speakers with large bass drivers sound like, you realize how much we over pay for small, wimpy speakers. And I speak for the many floor standing flagship speakers as well.

I imagine the CLS-215's are worth a listen. If the tweeter isnt harsh or brittle, it may be a great bargain if you dont have the funds for $2500 used 20/20's.

If money isn't an obstacle, take a peek at Eggleston Andrea IIIws, or just the IIs. At that point or just before it, the Whispers from Legacy should definitely fill the bill... but amp change is going to be a must then.

Thanks for the very quick responses. I would be willing to spend up to 4k on the speakers and would be willing to upgrade the amp or add another one of the same. My speakers don't push enough air for the larger room that I have now and I miss the midrange magic and air of a larger speaker. I have never thought of your analogy of Norah Jones speakers but that sums it up pretty good. Was considering throwing in the towel but want to give it another try.

4k is the rational side of my brain thinking about budget but of course this hobby of mine is anything but rational. To find sonic bliss I would be willing to go higher afterall I have some extra body parts I could sell. Lots of votes for the Legacy speakers, never heard them, that is the kind of help I was hoping for. New fresh ideas and direction.

Legacy Focus 20/20 you can find used around $4K. (3) 12 inch woofers in each speaker....that will move some air in a big room.

Cheers,
John