Great, Physically Unobtrusive High-end Speakers?

look at speakers that send the soundwave right to you, they will take your l size room out of the picture .

I would go with two Dunlavy SC-1s (used market) and an SVS sealed sub. The Dunlavys are designed to take the room pretty much out of the equation and the sealed SVS subs are really tight and fast. With the right 'everything else', a little system like this would humble many systems costing several times the amount.

Ps,
You'll get lots of responses on this post but for my money, check out the Sonus Faber line of stand-mounted loudspeakers. I own a vintage pair of SF Electa Amators (with the Dynaudio Esotar tweeter) and I have never regretted buying them new back in the 1990s. They have several new models to choose from. Of course, you buy them for the sound but the gorgeous look of SF speakers is a bonus that you can happily live with for many years. Don't be afraid to buy used here on Audiogon. For your $5K, you won't be disappointed!

Maplegrove:
Can you kindly give me some examples of speakers that send the sound wave directly at the listener? I don't understand what you mean.
Thanks very much.

And thanks everyone else. Dunlavy is a brand I am not familiar with but will research.

I'm afraid the bug has bitten me again- after quite a few years of "being satisfied". :)

Ps-

Thiel is my reference loudspeaker. These play everything well, IMO. Check out the CS 1.7 or CS 2.7 for openers.
Keep us posted and happy listening!