I'd second Dhwhitt's Totem Arro recommendation. They're going on audiogon for nearly half off retail, and at only 5" wide and 7" deep, they'll actually take up less floor space than many monitor-stand combinations!
Speakers for a 4m wide by 9 m high approx room
Looking to get my first pair of quality speakers (I'm so excited) I'm a little overwhelmed with all the info out there. What speakers would you recommend? Floor standing or bookshelf? The room has a tiled floor with concrete walls, it's the main living area so sofa TV etc will be in the room. I may have be able to get a pair of B&W 603 series 2 (floorstanding), would they be suitable?