Sonics first: after several demos in different systems the speakers I consistently love (emotional engagement) are Magico and YG. I figured I can reproduce the sound at home if I properly support them with adequate components and room treatments.
Measurements- neutrality and transparency second. I want to hear as uncolored as possible the music and component upgrade
Price- try to get my preferred as economically as possible. YG priced too high. The Magico A3 sounded too lightweight so was leaning to a used S5 mk2, but settled on the A5 which is a bargain at it’s price point