Need a monitor while floorstanders in storage

A little over budget, but Epos Epic 2, an $800/pair monitor for $600 asking price.

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Stereophile review, which says in part:

What most impressed me about the Epic 2 was how much of a floorstander's bass extension and dramatic high-level dynamic performance it had. Of the several dozen affordable speakers I've reviewed for Stereophile over the years, most have been easily categorizable as either a bookshelf or a floorstander: Each category has its own, unmistakable presentation. However, had I listened to the Epic 2 blindfolded, I'd have bet a considerable amount of money that I was hearing a larger, floorstanding speaker.

Sunnyjim, that's the correct model number. Here is a link to the Stereophile review:

http://www.stereophile.com/content/pioneer-sp-bs41-lr-loudspeaker

I can not find any information on these monitors. They are same size as the Super HL-5 but have one tweeter and (I think) 8 inch woofer.

Like to get your thoughts/inputs on the following:
- your experience
- comparison to the current SHL-5
- any thoughts on which amp may work best

Thanks

Jay

MO. Thank you for the link to the Stereophile review. I know you are a connoiseur of overachieving components, but have you heard Music Hall's Marimba speakers. Unfortunately, Bob Reina did not review them, but Sam Tellig did and offered little useful performance info about the speakers. He wants everybody to run out and buy a pair $6700 Harbeth monitors (See December's Stereophile)

What about the Totem Arro as a possible monitor like speaker?? I have heard them, but am concerned about their 4.5 inch woofer providing decent bass and not blowing out. I tend to play it loud, but not headbagger loud.