Aesthetics be damned!
What you need is a nice 12" woofer mounted on the front of a nice wide baffle, which will improve wave launch and step response, to say nothing of your reservations about bass.
Yahama NS-5000, Spendor Classic 100, Harbeth 40.2, Graham Audio LS 5/5 all fit the bill.
And please exercise more care in referencing people's A'gon handles.