"Speakers: Usher Book self's, on stands!!"
That's where they are supposed to be. I know they are called bookshelf speakers, but most, if not all, bookshelf speakers are really supposed to be on stands.
For the rest of it, I think you need to go out and listen to some equipment to see what you like. Recommendations can only get you so far. There's no shortage of good speakers on the market, but even though a speaker may be considered excellent, you still may not like it.
My recommendation for you would be to consider getting something to replace your Krell first. Personally, I feel that is your weakest component. Of course, others will not agree with me.
That's where they are supposed to be. I know they are called bookshelf speakers, but most, if not all, bookshelf speakers are really supposed to be on stands.
For the rest of it, I think you need to go out and listen to some equipment to see what you like. Recommendations can only get you so far. There's no shortage of good speakers on the market, but even though a speaker may be considered excellent, you still may not like it.
My recommendation for you would be to consider getting something to replace your Krell first. Personally, I feel that is your weakest component. Of course, others will not agree with me.