Don't know if you can really go wrong with the EAs, but there are so many options out there at these price points. The thing that really puzzles me most is why you feel the need for bass/treble controls, which will greatly limit your options. My recommendation would be to get the speakers that do what you're looking for and deal with frequency issues with room treatments and/or digital speaker and room correction. Then your options become unlimited.
That said, and if scale and impact are what you're looking for, I'd take a hard look at some multi-driver line source type speakers. I've never forgotten hearing speakers like Nola Grand Reference, Pipedreams, and Genesis 2 at shows. I think it's the combination of all those drivers and surface area combined with speaker height that produces an effortless majesty that is just harder for shorter speakers with fewer drivers to match. I'd even consider looking at the Carver ALS or Gallo Reference with a couple good subs if the others are out of the price ballpark new or used. Those line source presentations at shows have always stuck with me as truly special in what they do, and if I had the scratch and the space that's the way I'd go. Just another option and FWIW. The larger ribbon and electrostatic speakers produce something similar in my experience, but they seem to lack some of the oomph and thrust of more conventional drivers. Again, just my impression and experience. In any event, best of luck.
That said, and if scale and impact are what you're looking for, I'd take a hard look at some multi-driver line source type speakers. I've never forgotten hearing speakers like Nola Grand Reference, Pipedreams, and Genesis 2 at shows. I think it's the combination of all those drivers and surface area combined with speaker height that produces an effortless majesty that is just harder for shorter speakers with fewer drivers to match. I'd even consider looking at the Carver ALS or Gallo Reference with a couple good subs if the others are out of the price ballpark new or used. Those line source presentations at shows have always stuck with me as truly special in what they do, and if I had the scratch and the space that's the way I'd go. Just another option and FWIW. The larger ribbon and electrostatic speakers produce something similar in my experience, but they seem to lack some of the oomph and thrust of more conventional drivers. Again, just my impression and experience. In any event, best of luck.