Dynamics are/is the most important criteria. The price range is $500.00 or less. I realize speakers should not be bought solely on the basis of others opinions, but a guide to a path can be suggested (hopefully), especially by the many knowledgeable people here. As for as equipment is concerned, it's the 9300, Rotel RCD-950, and Angstrom 100.
Affordable Newer Speakers
I currently own a pair of PSB Stratus Mini speakers. While they are fine sounding, I'm thinking about buying newer speakers. They will be monitors as I have a subwoofer. My musical taste ranges from "medium rock" (Gin Blossoms, Counting Crows, etc.) to female vocals (Corrs, Cranberries, etc.) to classic rock (Boston, Aerosmith, BTO, etc.). I'd like them to be used and manufactured in the past 5 years or so. The amp will be a Hafler 9300, which I also am thinking about replacing. The suggestions please...