Take a look at the Zu Audio Omen Dirty Weekend
https://www.zuaudio.com/loudspeakers/omen-dirty-weekend-2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTZX9FfZF4w
I have the Zu Omen Dirty Weekend floor standers for a few months now and love them. They replaced a pair of more expensive Opera Platea floor standers, which were in use for 8 years or so.
I made the move because I was getting bored with the sound of the Plateas. I also tried the Ascend Sierra 1 in the same space. These speakers are great for near field, but I felt that they lost their magic in bigger, open spaces.
The Zu sound is alive, not polite. The Zu's are often described as speakers for rock music. They capture the energy and speed of the music. Clean and clear, not smeared. Detailed, but not in an etching way. The sound calls attention to itself ... you notice the music when it is playing.
A few weeks ago ... I was listening to Elton John's 'Live in Australia' on vinyl (new pressing). I have listened to this album a lot for close to 30 years and this was the first time I was noticing the chestiness of his vocals and his pronunciation of certain words. The song that struck me in particular was 'Have Mercy on the Criminal.' Very moving to feel that involved in the mix.
And maybe that is the primary 'thing' that I get with the Zu Omens ... the music moves me. I feel like I am a part of it.
Because of the 10 inch woofer and high efficiency there is a lot of oomph to the sound. These speakers make noise. They also play very clearly, when played low.
Rich