Since you're also considering upgrading your amp you might consider active speakers like ATC SCM50 ASL or ASLT (tower version). Here's a review from a recording engineer's perspective that may be interesting:
http://www.stereomojo.com/ATC%20SCM50ASLT%20SPEAKER%20REVIEW/ATCSCM50ASLTSPEAKERREVIEW.htm
Best of luck.
http://www.stereomojo.com/ATC%20SCM50ASLT%20SPEAKER%20REVIEW/ATCSCM50ASLTSPEAKERREVIEW.htm
Best of luck.