I have had four or five monitors and three or four floor standers. Subjectively, I like the efficiency of design in a monitor. I like tiny British sports cars too, so that’s a matter of taste, to me. Objectively, way less money spent on cabinet wood can allow the builder to use better drivers and crossover components. (I would ask.) If you’re looking at top tier brands, I’ll wager towers will provide a big soundstage and image as well as monitors. But listen for it if you get to compare.
Also objectively, 1. if there is a big price bump within a product line from monitor to tower I’d go with a monitor. 2. Also, if the (pricier) tower doesn’t go down to 20 hz I would go with monitors, because... 3. Setting up monitors in your room is easier because a variable has been removed—low bass waves. When I finally got a subwoofer (I waited too long) I found that with all the setup tools available these days dialing it in was easier that walking towers around the room trying to kill standing waves. 4. And also, if the tower doesn’t go all the way low, one day you’ll want a sub anyway. (Take a look at SVS, btw.) So you will have paid a lot for that extra 35 - 60 Hz low end of the tower. Have fun! I love upgrade/shopping time!
Also objectively, 1. if there is a big price bump within a product line from monitor to tower I’d go with a monitor. 2. Also, if the (pricier) tower doesn’t go down to 20 hz I would go with monitors, because... 3. Setting up monitors in your room is easier because a variable has been removed—low bass waves. When I finally got a subwoofer (I waited too long) I found that with all the setup tools available these days dialing it in was easier that walking towers around the room trying to kill standing waves. 4. And also, if the tower doesn’t go all the way low, one day you’ll want a sub anyway. (Take a look at SVS, btw.) So you will have paid a lot for that extra 35 - 60 Hz low end of the tower. Have fun! I love upgrade/shopping time!