I need new Speakers,

[blackraven]

Couch, your first mistake in auditioning the B&W speakers was using the Rumors CD. I listen to this CD a lot and it is recorded poorly and does not present the most detailed highs.
I even have a remastered edition and it is no better. One thing you will find is that when listening to poorly recorded music on higher quality equipment, the music my not sound as good. This is a known problem with higher end equipment.

If you don't think that the highs and mids are good on the B&W 683's then you may not be happy with most speakers in the $1500 range. I find that the 600 series excels at the high and mid frequencies. But speakers are so subjective.

Go back and listen to the B&W's with a high quality recording, I think that you will be pleasantly surprised. Also, don't be put off by the price of 600 seires entry level price as many entry level equipment of high end manufacturers start at a high price.

You cant be thinking Infinity or Pioneer.

By the way, I listened to a pair of Paradigm Studio 100's and the Signature S6's with a 60wpc Jolida integrated amp and they played clearly at very loud volumes. Your Yammy should be ok.

Cheers,
Larry