What is a good all around high quality speaker to purchase?

The contrarian move is Yamaha NS-5000 for $15K. 

It is a synergy of resources from the world's largest producer of musical instruments with a world famous motor sports business.

Add a zero to the price and the single material driver technology will not be matched. Cabinets are sustainable plywood from their wood instrument business  with a gloss finish from their grand piano business. 

Not the most exotic or luxurious. Not huge. They are a global model for living spaces that a woman will buy. My wife bought ours.

@curiousjim 

I must agree. While at first they come off as very detailed, over time one can realize the cost is in hidden harshness. Although, you can probably mitigate the issue with very warm tube equipment... there is always that, "It depends" nearby. 

@ronboco  

That is their flagship model. Depending on your room size, you may not need to go that high. All F&F's down to the 170's kick arse. Each model that goes up, kicks a little more ass and has more bass. The 570's and 670's are the sweet spot for all around kick arse and bass. If you have a bigger room, then the 770's deliver more bass. 

So, it all depends on your room size which speaker would suit you the best. I'd check out the website and contact 11Stereo.com  who is the N.A. distributor for F&F. 

@vinylshadow 

Thanks! Will do

Vandersteen, Monitor Audio, MOFI are all good all-rounders.