Need Advice on stand mounted speakers

I have recently sold a pair of Thiel 2.3, which I loved though thought they were a little too forward/bright. Am now considering replacing them with a pair of stand mounted speakers. My personal preference in music is that I tend to like more forward speakers with tight bass. Most important is that the speakers have to be unveiled. Am considering the Revel M20 and need some more suggestions. Looking in the $2000 to $2500 MSRP range. Any opinions out there folks??