Speakers are far more personal than electronics because they are far more flawed. Where amps, preamps, and DACs stretch the limits of measurement equipment, speakers challenge the credibility of accurate reproduction.
Whenever someone asks me to make a speaker recommendation the first questions I have to ask are what their goals are. What kinds of music do they listen to? What do they hope to achieve? Without that information, I cannot give a valid suggestion of brand and type.
It probably bears repeating that I believe the process of building a high-end music system starts with the loudspeaker and works its way back through the chain. If your end goal is to perfectly reproduce small chamber ensembles at the expense of massive symphonic splendor you're likely not going to want an electronic chain that focuses on brute force.
Most of us find ourselves in the position of already having a system and trying to do what we can to maximize its performance. But, sometimes it's best to think long and hard about our speakers and the choices we've made. Are they the right ones for what you hope to achieve? Would it be worth rethinking your choice?
Tough questions to ask and even tougher ones to answer.
Speakers are personal.
