When my sister decided she wanted a separates system all of her own, she asked me for some advice. I suggested a pair of Harbeth SLH5s after reading nothing but praise for them.
After a couple of careful home auditions she ended up buying a pair of original JBL L100s.
She's loved those speakers ever since.
She's also had very little respect for my opinions on audio ever since!
Apparently my tastes are a little too safe and boring.