The AP will grate on you due to its tweeter. The RM 22 are a better overall speaker, but not that exciting. You may tire of them. At your price points look at Silverline and Dynaudio Contour 1.1 or used 1.3 SE. Do not go after the plain 1.3. Used Meadowlark Shearwaters or new Osprey may be a nice mate to your amps.
Audio Physic Spark v. Joseph RM-22 sigs
I am considering selling my Magneplanar 1.6qr speakers and buying either the Audio Physic Spark or the Joseph RM-22s. Both are right at my price limit of about $2500. I currently use a McIntosh MA-6500 amp & McIntosh MVP-841 CD/dvd & Music Hall mmf-7. Room is 22' x 15' w/ 17' ceiling. However I have to sit 8' from the speakers (very weird, I know, but nothing can be done).
Thanking you in advance for your 'SOUND' advice!
Thanking you in advance for your 'SOUND' advice!