That is a lot of money. If you are spending that kind of money then a couple of auditions (at least) is in order and move the speakers anywhere you want and get a feel how each of the ones you are considering will perform closer to a wall rather than out into the room.
You may want to look at the Linn Akurate 242's in their new gorgeous finishes as they can be placed closer to the wall than most I have seen. Clarity is the name of the game with these and they can sound SUPERB when in the right system.
But, the most important thing is to go out and listen to as many as you possibly can in your price range. Don't forget that the speaker is only as good as what is in front of it so if you need to get anything straight as far as digital or amps then that shuld be first.
You may want to look at the Linn Akurate 242's in their new gorgeous finishes as they can be placed closer to the wall than most I have seen. Clarity is the name of the game with these and they can sound SUPERB when in the right system.
But, the most important thing is to go out and listen to as many as you possibly can in your price range. Don't forget that the speaker is only as good as what is in front of it so if you need to get anything straight as far as digital or amps then that shuld be first.