Looking for new speakers


Hey everyone, I'm located in the South and do not have many speaker choices locally. From what I've read, my interest leans toward Spendor and Joseph Audio, along with a few others. The nearest Spendor dealer is 500 miles away, Joseph Audio, 600 miles in a different direction. My musical tastes; I could listen to Ry Cooder and nothing else, but I also like JJ Cale, Clapton, Jerry Douglas, Tony Furtado, John Hiatt, etc. I'm currently using an all PS Audio system; PerfectWave DAC & Transport, and a Trio 100 Power Amp. Here's a list of my primary suspects...

Spendor A5
Spendor A6
Joseph Audio RM22XL
Joseph Audio RM25XL (probably out of my price range)
Epos M22i
Totem Forest
Dynaudio Focus 220 II

The deepest base is not as important as an uncolored midrange and smooth highs, but if it goes low and remains true thats great. I will probably go to one dealer when I have my choices narrowed down and have a listen. Please help point me in the right direction.
allenjohns

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I've decided that I truly desire a pair of Joseph Audio RM25XL speakers. At this point they are out of my price range, so I am going to pick up a pair of Epos M16i's and hang on to them for a year or so and then buy the Joseph's. Thanks for all the help.
Before I pull the trigger on the pair of Epos M16i's, I wanted some feedback on Usher's X-718. The Usher's with stands are about the same price as the Epos speakers. I would be interested in feedback on the Usher. My main concern is that I want a natural, uncolored midrange. Also, I do not want a speaker that is overly bright, Any help would be appreciated. BTW, there is an Usher dealer about 300 miles from me in Huntsville, Alabama. The nearest Epos dealer is another hundred miles further away in Atlanta.
Thanks for the input Knownothing. I think you are right and the Epos will be my speaker. Atmasphere, my price range is about $2000.00 for the pair. The speakers you are suggestion are 6-10 grand per pair. A bit too much for my pocketbook.
The deed is done, but what deed you may ask. One thing I didn't mention in my quest for speakers was my room size which is 23'x19'. And its the living room so whatever my choice of speaker it has to look nice. After deciding on a pair of Epos M16i's, I contacted a few Epos dealers for pricing. All gave me a price and would certainly sell me a pair, but all agreed that my room needed something larger. In my search I ended up talking to Chris Amos of Kemela Audio in Atlanta. In our lengthy discussions on room size, placement limitations, my equipment and the type of music I listen to we finally decided on a pair of Spendor A6's (in Wenge). So the order has been placed, though unfortunately the speakers are on back order, but I should have them in 3-4 weeks. Thanks for all the help and suggestions. I looked at every speaker you folks suggested (on the net), and thought seriously about the Devore and the Usher floor standers. Ultimately, neither would have worked (see WAF) in our room. Next on my list is an amp, probably integrated, to replace my 100 watt PS Audio Trio. But thats a question for a new thread.