seeking advise please on my short list for new speakers? (15k budget)

Toss your list and start over

Any of the Active Monitors that are complete systems will be a + and the Dynaudio Focus 50 would be my first choice. They advertise it as wireless but you can easily use interconnects if you want to wire them. No speaker cables needed though:

check out this review:

https://www.pursuitperfectsystem.com/my-best-hifi-of-the-year-2022/?__hstc=184099513.0ae7cbbb5f462becded97935a5c2e8fa.1670233025226.1675074235202.1675078692102.90&__hssc=184099513.3.1675078692102&__hsfp=388294393&hsutk=0ae7cbbb5f462becded97935a5c2e8fa&contentType=standard-page

Just get the KEF LS60.

Am I missing something? You'll get the bass, dynamics and loud volumes. The only (very minor) downside is the slightly clinical sound. 

Altec A7

If you can try bi amping with active crossover, it will be even better.

Thomas

  listening area is around 15 x 10 open to the rest of house