Need monitors with a BIG sound


Well, the better half just found out the size of the Vandy 2c's I purchased & is NOT pleased. Seeing how I can get rid of speakers easier than her I need to demo a few monitor sized speakers to see if I can find the same big sound in WAF speaker. The monitors can be pretty big but not as big as the Vandy's so a mini-monitor is probably out of the question. Right now I'm running a pair of B&W DM303's on loan from a friend. I'm not overly impressed with these at the moment b/c of the lack of bass in particular & veiled sound they offer. I listen to mostly live recordings of "rock & roll" (i.e. similar to the Grateful Dead) & like nice tight powerful bass with excelent imaging. I'll have a CJ MF2200 & DNA-1 to run the speakers with my CJ PV10AL pre-amp. My intent is to sell one of the amps after I settle on a speaker that will fit our smallish living room that is 14'X 16' X 7'. You guys haven't let me down yet so fire away.
fishwater

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She is pretty flexible but does not like the fact that the speakers are in the middle of the room as she puts it ;) A smaller set or at least something that can be placed closer to the wall will keep her happy.
I was looking into the Swallows, my local dealer is "supposed" to sell Meadowlark but has none in stock?? I think he's getting out of the market. I've wanted to hear all the Meadowlark speakers, they look to be a nice design with a small footprint.
She seems to be willing to leave them for a little but really wants me to move them into position when I listen to them. Sorry but they are a "little" heavy to be dragging around the carpet ;) Thanks for all the great suggestions so far!