Wow, I’m currently in a very similar situation with my wife and our new condo. Check out the Canton Referece 7 tower speakers. They come in a piano white finish for $8k. Per my discussions with Canton, the extra thick laminated cabinets avoid cabinet resonance and allow placement right up on the wall without any sound quality issues. Very highly rated by Stereophile, for what it’s worth. I haven’t heard them yet but will be purchasing the next pair my vendor receives off the boat.
