I need some advice on purchasing some book shelf speakers.My current system includes the optimus speakers LX5 with ribbon tweets (I am wanting to upgrade from this), receiver is Yamaha HTR5940, I use a basic coby DVD player and my sub is Velodyne VX10. I also use a passive Boston sub (that was part of the Boston SUb sat series)

I live in a medium size apartment and I am more into music. I am looking for some nice music setup and dont care for HT.I am even considering selling my HT receiver and going for a integrated stereo amp. The kind of music I listen to are Christian contemporary, Praise and worship, some rock, classical, oldies like 80s and Carnatic.

I am looking to get audiophile quality for around $300. When I look up online there seems to be a whole lot of choices from Bose to Boston to Klipsch to Internet only speakers. I am trying to come up with top5 that I can consider and shortlist and buy. I need some help in coming up with this list. Right now, I have paradigm and Axiom in my list. Can anyone recommend some more top quality bookshelves for this price. I am willing to go a little higher if the SQ can be justified.

Thanks
VIc