I’m also in the (slow) process of upgrading components in my second system and after listening to a bunch of different makes, models, and designs of speakers I have formed my own opinion. I am convinced that all other things being equal, the choice of speakers is highly dependent on the type of music played through them. Almost all open baffle and horn loaded speakers sounded awesome for small bands played in small venues - jazz, vocals, chamber classical music, etc. They image perfectly - little forward, with excellent soundstage. For rock, large orchestra classical music, I found them fatiguing. So you either need two systems or ultimately need to make a compromise when buying speakers if listen to wide range of music.
YMMV.
Edited - Speaking of open baffles, does anyone have experience with the Teckton OB Sigma open baffle model? Its reasonably priced and looks intriguing.