how about Epos ELS3 or if you can raise the budget, audition the Dynaudio 42

floorstand may not perform better across the board.. what you gain in bass extension (might not necessarily means higher quality, some might be too overwhelming), will be compensated by <b>probably</b> sound colouration? (it depends on the damping)...... speed? (due to drivers), price? (extra costs involved), soundstage? space constraint? (room to breath)