Floor-standing vs Book-shelf from upper line up?

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+1.

 

We faced the same dilemma last year. We bought the bookshelf-speakers. They are easier to place (most of the time), and, to my ears, a little bit faster and more detailed. It helps I am no bass-head (ts et moi share the same musical taste, no desire for a sub).

 

But if I were you, and willing to spend 11k on a pair of speakers, I would certainly want to hear them in my room (and with my amp).