I demo'd KEF and Paradigm Persona, Legacy Aeris and Wilson Daw before settling on Sonus Faber Amati Tradition Homage speakers. The SF's easily filled my room which was 20 x 40. For me the KEF and Persona's were to bright. I am definitely not a fan of B&W.
With that budget you should look at YG Acoustic. It is the best non horn speaker that I have heard. I have since sold the SF's and moved onto to Viking Acoustic Grande Voix.duea horn speakers. They easily are better than my previous SF Amati's and cost way less. They even passed the wife test from an architectural looking speaker. If you would consider a horn, you should take a look at the Viking Acoustic website or even call David Counsell at Viking.
With that budget you should look at YG Acoustic. It is the best non horn speaker that I have heard. I have since sold the SF's and moved onto to Viking Acoustic Grande Voix.duea horn speakers. They easily are better than my previous SF Amati's and cost way less. They even passed the wife test from an architectural looking speaker. If you would consider a horn, you should take a look at the Viking Acoustic website or even call David Counsell at Viking.