Looking for good speakers, soundstage not important

I'm looking for speakers for a large oddly-shaped room (living room, kitchen, hall all open).  There's no good place to position them for a soundstage so I'm saving that aspect for my actual listening room.  But I still want slam in the mid-low bass, clarity in loud noisy passages, excellent dynamic range, and excellent tonal colors for vocals.  They'll be attached to T+A 60 watt tube amp, bluesound and Thorens front end.  Replacing an old set of Proac 3s that are kaput.  Price range < $8k.  Any recommendations welcome.