People love to recommend Klipschs for rock, which makes a ton of sense on paper, but I don't like them very much. They're a bit too bright and forward for my tastes. And yes, I listen to rock almost exclusively - classic, alternative, metal, etc.
If I had a larger room, I'd be all over Revel Concerta F12. Great bass, speed, and tone. I don't know your room layout or anything else, but just by judging dimentions, it should be big enough for the Revels. When I first heard them, they sounded a bit too distant for me. If you hear them and feel the same way, have the salesman reverse the polarity of the speaker wires. That brought them a good bit closer and tightened everything up when I heard them.
The Paradigm Studio 60 and 100 are also excellent.
I have a small room and run Audio Physic Yara Evolution Bookshelves. They sound perfect in my room with my Brsyton B60 and Rega Apollo. Your room may or may not work well with them. If you're looking for a floor stander, theirs are excellent as well. Huge soundstage, dynamics, and very tight, tuneful, and fast bass.
If I had a larger room, I'd be all over Revel Concerta F12. Great bass, speed, and tone. I don't know your room layout or anything else, but just by judging dimentions, it should be big enough for the Revels. When I first heard them, they sounded a bit too distant for me. If you hear them and feel the same way, have the salesman reverse the polarity of the speaker wires. That brought them a good bit closer and tightened everything up when I heard them.
The Paradigm Studio 60 and 100 are also excellent.
I have a small room and run Audio Physic Yara Evolution Bookshelves. They sound perfect in my room with my Brsyton B60 and Rega Apollo. Your room may or may not work well with them. If you're looking for a floor stander, theirs are excellent as well. Huge soundstage, dynamics, and very tight, tuneful, and fast bass.