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New audiophile looking for first speakers. HELP

Hey guys,
I am looking for a good pair of speakers for my first audiophile system. Right now I have a Stanton ST-150 table running through a Mackie mixer running into 2 Behringer Truth 8" studio monitors with a 10" KRK sub. I am looking to begin building my first audiophile system. I am mainly focusing on vinyl, and maybe get into cds later on. So far this is the equipment that I have decided on:
Mesa Boogie Baron Amp
Rogue Audio Metis Preamp

I will probably keep my turntable for a bit but, I have considered a Clearaudio emotion.

I have NO idea what speakers would be a good fit.

Mainly, I will be listening to aggressive metal ie. black/death metal. Also some electronica, rock, and classical stuff. Mainly aggressive stuff with pretty wide frequency ranges.
Please give me any suggestions possible. Thanks in advance guys.
-Zak-
zakmetal

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zakmetal OP
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@ Riley804 - I have not found anywhere that I can check anything out. I go to Chicago on a semi regular basis but Saturday Audio Exchange and there was a place called Hi Fi audio or something like that. The staff at both places were super rude and presumptuous.
Its not like I walked in with an ICP shirt (not that I like or own and of that) but I guess due to my age they just blew me off. Any other suggested places to try.

@ Unsound - Any suggested speakers?

@ Philjolet - I will measure the room tonight. It is NOT an ideal listening environment but its all I have. I know this will play a big part in the sound of the system (around 50%) but I can't control my room size.

Budget is less than 2k for the speakers at most if possible less than 1k for the pair.
Thanks for your help guys.
-Zak-
zakmetal OP
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Well, THANKS EVERYONE for all the recommendations. One thing that might be good to mention is that I also have a home recording studio. I have been thinking about upgrading to either a 2.1 Genelec set of monitors, or a nice pair of Adams. Would this be a good set up for audiophileish listing?

Also what is a good city with a lot of audiophile/hi fi stores?
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