Downsizing from tower to bookshelf

I will put in a plug for the ATC SCM19’s. No sibilance. Tremendous soundstage. I run SCM7’s in my bedroom on top of a dresser with rubber sandwich isolators and couldn’t be happier. All of the ATC Entry series are easy to drive- I use the original Aegir in my bedroom.

Go to Jay's audio lab for his review of the PS audio FR5 standmounts.  I think he gave a fair review.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb5RYm3_ApA&t=95s

Tons of great suggestions mentioned.

Wanted to add my thoughts directly on your choices from experience: the Harbeth and the Warfedale.  Listened with tube gear at a dealer in WA (https://www.gigharboraudio.com/) who I would recommend you call and talk with, as they are VERY in-line with your thoughts and what you are looking for in your space, and carry or have carried most of what you mention, plus others like Audio Note.

I personally think the best bang for what you list are the Harbeths.  They really are exceptional speakers, and have a life and presence and accuracy that at least I liked a lot over the Warfedale option. To me, the Harbeth was extremely accurate at reproducing the metal sound and *feel* of an acoustic guitar string, AND the warm organic wood of the body resonance; meaning they were notably two separate things, where other speakers I tested DIDN'T have that ability.  The only other speaker that was available for audition that did that as well was the Audio Note speaker.
I ended up getting a pair of Legacy Audio's "Studio HD" speakers during Covid just before their prices went up.  They are to me, amazing speakers.  I still listen to a ton of rock and heavier music, but I also like very accurate modern music and acoustic performances.  I added a sub to get the 'power' but I think the Legacy are also extremely accurate and lively...but I think the Harbeths were better at true accuracy and sound staging (dependent on equipment driving).

Best of luck!!!  I'm curious to find what you end up with!

@bdp24 , yup, that was it.  My bad.  Anyway, for anyone interested:

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/the-criteria-for-loudspeaker-choices?highlight=Eminent%20Technology%20LFT-8%20loudspeaker

@immathewj: You must be thinking of my thread about the Eminent Technology LFT-8 loudspeaker, which like the PS Audio Aspen speakers utilizes planar-magnetic drivers, a major point of discussion in that thread. I haven’t heard any of the PS Audio FR models, but p-m drivers are renown for their neutral sound quality, being neither warm nor cold. Another p-m attribute is their high transparency, which Paul McGowan always mentions in his videos about the Aspen speakers.

If you are considering the Harbeth P3ESR XD why not go a bit further to the Harbeth M30.2 XD? I have a similar size room and the M30 are fantastic. A bit more presence, great holographic and a mid-range that is second to none for any bookshelf under 1000$ . Would be a good combo with the amp you have. You can probably pick up a pair second hand at your price point.

in any case, if you end up getting a Harbeth speaker, I would recommend getting an open bottom stand , like the Ton Trager, to get the full box resonance. I have tried different stands and it makes a huge difference.

Good luck and keep us posted.