Try to save up for Sonus Faber's (electra amators) or Eggleston (Andra's). You will be blown away at the loveliness of the sound coming
out of speakers like these. Of course at the same time I am also recommending highly rated sources and amplification to go with them. For example, there's two Rowland Consonance preamps (w/phono) for sale right now and you may never need another preamp.
Whatever you decide, don't get hung up on floor-standers vs
stand-mounted speakers. Great speakers on a well-designed stand
are better than a big speaker with wooly bass.
out of speakers like these. Of course at the same time I am also recommending highly rated sources and amplification to go with them. For example, there's two Rowland Consonance preamps (w/phono) for sale right now and you may never need another preamp.
Whatever you decide, don't get hung up on floor-standers vs
stand-mounted speakers. Great speakers on a well-designed stand
are better than a big speaker with wooly bass.