I have speakers that fit a lot of different situations... A pair of Yamaha DXR10 speakers. I run in stereo only for me. In most set ups, I put the DXR10s behind me on the floor and spread them out. Full range sound... Not too heavy... High quality, stereo sound (If I want it.)

Normally they sell for $1200 for a pair plus cases... I got a great deal on a pair of c-stock speakers and got 2200 watts, stereo or mono for less money than one Bose compact!