Best floorstanders under $600


I'm looking at Monitor Audio BR5's and Wharfedale 9.6's. I like Evo 30's but can't afford them. I know both of these are mid-fi speakers but all my budget will allow. Has anyone heard both? Can you pass on stregnths + weakness?
Are the BR5's worth $100 more?
If you know the Wharfedales, how do 9'5's compare to 9.6's?
I can't audition so I'm collecting as much info as possible.
I would also listen to any other brand suggestions for towers under $600.
I listen to mostly rock, some jazz and classical.
I have a sub but would like the towers to be able to stand alone. 60% music/30% movies/10% admiring.
Many thanks
griffinconst
"Do arro's have good bass? Please tell all."

Not the dynamics and meat on the bones of some of the best, but I'd say the bass on Arros properly driven is extraordinarily good for a speak in its price range and especially with such a small footprint. It is in the same league as many speaks costing 2-4 times as much I would say. Surely better than Maggie mmg, which I also like very much in its price range. Maybe not as extended as Klipsch Forte.