Another vote for vandersteen. I have been able to audition a wide variety of speakers over my life, although it's difficult to get a true sense in many listening rooms in stores. Vandersteens are so musical, natural, image like crazy and I think they are good value for the money. They are on the laid back side of things, so if you like brighter speakers, they are not that. I find them great with a wide variety of music, classical, jazz, rock, pop and electronic. I run with a tube pre and solid state amp (blue circle). 2's or 3's would work in your room.
Good luck with your search!