Speaker upgrade suggestions


Hello all
I am thinking of upgrading my speakers. My system as of now is a Forte 4 power amp, Forte model 2 preamp, Arcam diva cd192, audioquest jag interconnects, audioquest GR8 speaker wire, and B&W 602 s3 speakers on nice metal stands with a B&W 600 sub. The system sounds good, no question, but... I want more. My opinion is the speakers are the weak link. But I'm not sure, any suggestions or comments?
Thanks, Mcgarick
mcgarick

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In response to these comments, I guess I'm looking for more musicality, and a tight lively mid bass, not bloated or over emphasized but a (big boogie groove factor). Maybe a modest floorstander. At the Audio store where I bought the 602's , I did compare them with the 700's and thought the difference to be small in overall quality. I dont want to spend more than $1000 new or used. My forte gear has been sent to Jon Soderburg for upgrade/updates, so I will wait and see what changes that makes before I make a purchase. Thanks for the commments.
Hello
Thanks for everybody's input.
Madmax, I would love to get a pair of Magnepan's, but my room is really not good for them. If I move to a bigger place I will try a pair for sure. I have never heard anyone say anything bad about them, except that their maybe too big.
I did however pick up a pair of a/d/s/ M-12 towers and I must say they are most impressive,
I cannot find a single thing to criticize there sound. I think these will be with me awhile ;^]
I might try and pick up some more ads to try, if I don't want them I think they will be easy to sell.

I also picked up a pair of Polk Lsi9's that are great.
The a/d/s/ m12 sound is more balanced though.
Both are real good.
Thanks for your replies.
Mcgarick
Hifisoundguy, I have seen MANY pairs of Timeframes in the Seattle area craigslist for as low as $150 per pair in very good condition.
I know people love them. They are big though like my a/d/s but nowhere near sexy as the a/d/s
I have read people say that the later eighties models are the ones to get.
Mcgarick