Really suggest - think more about what it is you like and what else you are looking for in an upgrade. Also think about midrange driver material. I strongly prefer paper and possibly carbon fiber cones. I have heard plenty of good/pricey speakers that image well, 'disappear' better, and may technically be more 'clear' or measure better. But I don't think I could BUY a speaker with a metal cone driver like the Joseph Audio pulsar. Just me. Highly subjective. If you are looking for a 'disappearing act' - the Pulsars are a possibility or even something like an Evolution Acoustics Mini may be a consideration. However, they won't do rock and roll with a punch your gut and blow your hair back dynamics and mid-bass. And although the ATC 19 may be somewhat better, it's bass is very lean and tends to leave some unsatisfied. Figure out your #1 and #2 priorities, and eliminate mid-range material(s) that you could not live with long term. Maybe borrow a mid-high power tube amp short term(?) - Good luck.
Fritz carbon 7SE MK 2, Upgrade
I hate the title above, but didn't know how to phrase it. Current system is secondary one, but, great otherwise. ATI 6002 AMP, Benchmark LA-4 preamp, Meitner DAC MA1 V2, Bricasti M5, above mentioned FRITZ speakers, SVS SB 3000 SUB, Streaming Audirvana via Qobuz. 13x14' room, open door to bathroom and another to common hallway. ONLY play Rock and roll 85 to low 90's Zeppelin, Rush, Pink Floyd, I could go on. Love my FRITZ, not sure why I'm posting. (will never sell) Is there a speaker that is stand amount (bookshelf), possibly small floor stander that will play superior to what I have (rock and roll) that is a dramatic upgrade sound wise. Will be keeping sub in place, currently crossed at 60. Have been looking off and on for Joseph audio pulsar Graphene, whether that is the correct direction. Have no way of demoing speaker in house, live an hour from Nashville. Willing to drive some though! Looking used up to 6k, a bucket list speaker, if you will. You folks at audiogon have helped me in the past, thank you all very much. Robert TN