Since they'll be against the wall, I'd definitely check out NHT 3.3. They're designed to go against the wall for bass reinforcement. I've heard them and they sound phenomenal.
Around $1000 used if you can find them - a tremendous value.
http://www.audioreview.com/cat/speakers/floorstanding-speakers/nht/3-3/PRD_121018_1594crx.aspx
http://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/1293nht/
Around $1000 used if you can find them - a tremendous value.
http://www.audioreview.com/cat/speakers/floorstanding-speakers/nht/3-3/PRD_121018_1594crx.aspx
http://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/1293nht/