Best bookshelf speaker reccomendations?

Put the Revel M20s on your list. With killer stands you'll go to heaven. I love mine....

I've heard the 805's numerous times. Very nice sounding speaker, of course, depending on what you have in front of them. I was in the market very recently for the same thing. I opted for the M20's and they should be delivered this morning. I don't think I will be disappointed.

Try listen to Dynaudio special 25, a new bookshelf to mark their 25th anniversary and they give you 25 years guarantee,this thing is the new flagship for the Dynaudio bookshelf.

From your list I don't think you'll be interested in the speakers I like best, the Dynaudio Special 25 or 1.3 se. If you want linear response at the expense of emotional involvelemt the Revel M20 is it. I actually think the B&W 805 is a great speaker in the B&W range and I like it as much as the 802 which is far more costly. Look at the MErlin TSM/VSM; I think it is the best match for you.
-Vik

I've got a pair of AAD 2001s. They are great speakers but are quite hefty! Very dynamic, just a slight touch bright, and sound great with a lot of power. I demoed them with a ML 383, they sounded great. Hoooked up to my 4B-ST they really kick it up with great dynamics, but aren't quite as smooth as they were with the 383. Unless you're a bass head, you won't need a sub with the 2001s if you give them juice.

I've listened to N805s several times, but not the signature. The standards are a lot more laid back than the 2001s and not as good at the same price point, IMO.

I haven't heard the mini utopia, but I heard the micro in a very lousy room and they still sounded great...probably better than the 2001 but I only listened for about 10 minutes so it's hard to say, plus the micros might not be as good.

I've heard the M20s are very good, and I've heard the Gems are the best monitor out there, period, but I've not had the chance to listen.