Powerful, smallish floorstanders with high WAF?

Dynaudio Excite

If you're buying new speakers let her choose the color / finish. That way she's in charge of the décor. Worked for me with some boxy speakers that otherwise have a low WAF. She still loves how they look. Good luck.

I have the Focal 918 profile' and went to the Sonus Faber Venere 2.5 in walnut and the wife was very pleased with the looks. In sonics, they are much livelier and balanced than the 918's. The bass is very similar, but the midrange is... beautiful. The highs are very well extended and smooth. Not smooth in a bad way, but the cymbals sound like brass instead of steal. I don't regret the Venere's at all.

My gloss black with silver trim KEF Ref One’s, which I’m selling soon. Take a look at my system.

We At Sunny's have several options for you.
www.sunnyaudiovideo.com
626-966-6259.

Eggleston Works Andra at $10995.00 a pair. MINT !
Wilson Sophia 3 -- $ 10,500.00