design criteria, W.A.F. etc

Sounds like, hostile conditions exist. So here is the what to do: Just get headphones, no speakers. This will drive her crazy with 'you don't pay attention to me'. Which will set the stage for speakers, of your choice. Also, when speakers are okay-ed, get the best finish, say rosewood etc. Make it a furniture play, not a speaker play. Let her pick the wood finish. Floor stander's are a must, as the WAF with stands does not exist.

I think as a man you should stand up for yourself and take your castle back.

Gentlemen- The jist of my inquiry is really about what kind of (monitor sized) speakers would sound good with my old amp and the kind of music I listen to. While us men have to stick together and put our foot down, once in a while, we also have to pick our battles. So, opinions about excellent speakers -less than 4feet tall in my price range?

Totem Forest is a great speaker in that range but are looking for a stand mount? I'm looking for clarification because you say monitor but then say less than 4ft.

That would be a big a** stand mount.

Hi Jlb3h0,

Honestly, in your situation you may have the speakers you need already (the 901s). If you went for some monitors or small floorstanders it doesn't sound like you are going to have the opportunity to set them up they way you'd like for soundstage and imaging. So I'd just have something with decent full tonality, set them out of the way, forget about them and enjoy the music. The 901s do a decent job for this. I honestly believe for what you can get them for the 301s are even better for this.

You can get a pair of factory refurb 301s with factory warranty for about $250 I believe. For background/passive listening they sound great. Good luck.

Cheers,

Scott