Speaker upgrade


I would like to hear thoughts on upgrading my speakers. I am very happy with my current system, but am thinking of upgrading the speakers. Not made up my mind yet, but very close. I have changed my gears recently and deciding whether to keep my current speakers or try different.
I currently have Aerial acoustics 7T, with 2 REL S5/SHOs. Aerial acoustics 7T are one hell of a speaker, and I never thought I will change them: they are very neutral and transparent, which plays exactly what you feed them. I still think they are excellent and In fact, on many forums, I have constantly bragged about them and still do, for good reasons. But I guess, time has come to change. Looking for speakers with better resolution, big soundstage, organic and sweet mids. If I can get more of everything my 7T does, it will be a jackpot. Budget is < 35K (used OK).
I have thought of Magico S5 MK2, Vimberg Tonda, Marten Mingus, Rockport Avior II. Others include Von Shweikert VR55 and Vivid Audio Giya G1. Hard to audition all, but have heard S5 Mk2 and Rockport Avior II which are close top.
My other systems include, AF strumento no. 4 mk2 amps, VAC renaissance mk V pre-amp fed by Luxman D-10x (DAC/SACD player) and Antipodes CX/S30 (server/streamer). I use roon mostly and listen vocals, Jazz, classical, Indie Rock, contemporary instrumental and the likes. Room size is 17 x 14 and height is 10 feet. I have already done all room acoustics. Cables are Silversmith Fideliums (never going to change that) and Shunyata anaconda/python, TQ black diamond and AQ Hurricane.
romney80

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Is there something specific that you don't like or want to change with your current speakers?  The Rockports and Magico are different flavors.  Is there one you preferred over the other.
I would tend to agree with "soix".  Disclamer, I heard the Rockport Atria at a dealers house and at RMAF in 2019.  The Magico's I heard were at RMAF I believe they were the S5's.  I also heard the JA Pearls at RMAF.  Granted they may not be the same speakers you are interested in but the general tone signature if it holds for a specific line can tell you a lot.  To me the JA Pearls were the "just right" soup.  The Rockport seemed a little to subdued, the Magico a little too excited in the upper end and Pearl's just kept me entranced.  I can't comment on the others except the Nola at RMAF.  I liked them but not as well as the Pearls.  At this price point you need to audition even if it involves some traveling.  Your electronics seem very adaptable to any one of your choices.
romney80

I also heard the Boenicke W8's at RMAF.  I couldn't believe the sound coming out of those speakers.  I went back for multiple listens and was simply smitten with there tone and musicality.  It had me wondering what the W11's would sound like.  In a smaller room the W8's would be a serious contender.  I have heard that they like a fair amount of current to drive them.