@grislybutter There are rules and then there are some. Some prefer brand names and some prefer particular designs (ported versus non, first order crossovers versus other, two-way versus three way, floor standing versus monitors, high efficient versus hard-to-drive, etc). Irrespective of what you choose, there are few tests you should try before finalizing your "choice speaker" over the one you currently own. Not in the order of importance, but at least you should try to find out::
1. Are these reproducing your favorite male/female singers as accurately as they can?
2. Are you satisfied with how letters "s" and "t" sounds (provide your front-end give an accurate signal)?
3. Listen at very loud volume levels (> 100dB) and then slowly reduce the volume in steps until barely audible. Pay attention to the imaging and sound stage depth. Do they hold same geometry at high and low volume levels? or do the imaging collapse at low volumes?
4. Do they image from outside of the speakers in addition to in-between? Is sound stage depth reproduced satisfactory?
5. Do these reproduce mass strings, brass instruments (muted horn, trombones, etc.) without causing fatigue?
6. Are you happy with reproduction of solo piano? Do they go low enough to hear the lowest key (27 Hz)?
7. Can you sit and listen to these for longer periods without getting fatigued?
8. Most importantly, do these disappear just leaving you with the music? Close your eyes and listen.
If the new speakers are doing a better job in some of these tests, the it a no-brainer. The come the other important issues including the price, WAF, room size, etc.