British speakers tend to have the rep of being "polite" ... look for some of the LS3/5a models from Spendor, Harbeth or Clements ... older but still relevant and hold there resale value better than most should you not like them for some reason
Bookshelves
I hope on recommedations on ($800-1800) polite/(thin) sounding bookshelves. Many miles away from sounding bloated. Easy, maybe a tad 'boring' and musical bookshelves. I'm aware that some wave this off as anti-hifi. But that's simply my taste. I want to enjoy them but not feel 'impressed' or overwhelmed by them.
I hope on some pointers on the right direction.
I hope on some pointers on the right direction.