I need some recommendations for an upcoming purchase. My brother works for an audio dealer and gave me his old Rotel RB1080 and a RC1070 pre-amp, so now I want to get some descent speakers to match.

He recommended B&W, but I heard Dynaudio Audience 72 and 82 and liked them a little more overall than the B&W he had.

I have heard good things about Thiel CS1.6 or 2.4, Totem Sttaf and Hawk, Vienna Bach, Jamo D450 or E855.

Any thoughts on these compared to the Dynaudio Audience 72? I am trying to step into hifi on a budget, but I definately want the best speaker I can get. Are these speakers a good range to look at, or are they all just ok.

Please add you opinion based on the current equipment I have.

Thanks