Have you given Dynaudio a listen? Go to the website and check out some models and see if there's a dealer nearby. Many of their models are "best buys" in the price class. The Audience 72 is a floorstander under $2k as is possibly the 82. They should easily fill your room. I feel they can best the B&W, JMO, but I urge you to give them a chance if you can.

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