Thiel CS 1.6 vs ProAc vs ?


I'm planning to upgrade my system:
Jolida JD-100 CDP (recently purchased), Conrad-Johnson PV12 pre-amp, Aragon 4004 MkII. I would like a speaker that will be resonably neutral but involving, with very good resolution and imaging. I listen mainly to old rock and pop, various genres of current vocal, and classical (symphonic) music.
mdvuolo

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My room size (22X15) is one reason why I'd prefer to stay with a full range speaker. A speaker I've read about recently is the Joseph Audio RM22si MkII. Do you have an opinion about this one?
Your statement about my electronics is interesting. My view of the Aragon is that it is a neutral and powerful amp and that the C-J is a little less neutral (warmer) pre-amp. Are you indicating that I have an incompatibility or that the two units are fighting one another? Again, my hope was that I would be able to use this combination with the Jolida source and purchase speakers to produce a reasonably detailed sound (especially for vocal and small group instrumental music), also with a fairly neutral reproduction of the sound spectrum, and ultimately an involving music experience. I realize I may be asking for a lot in this price range. I'm hoping that my eletronics combination is not "flawed" so that I can't realize my goal.
Thanks for your comments and recommendations. I'm encouraged, going in a different direction, considering one the Spendor Se speakers. I would be most interested in hearing from Spendor users, regarding their recommendations of the S5e, S6e, and S8e, given my room size and electronics.
To Tomryan:

I just received my Spendor S5e speakers this week. Right out of the box they're impressive. Compared to my Thiel CS 1.2's, they strike me as much more well balanced and with plenty of resolving ability. What I have so far been surprised by is their bass rendition, an unexpected plus for a speaker this size.

Thanks again. This is much more of what I was looking (listening) for.

Mdvuolo