/r/AverageJoeAudiophile is for the Average Joe Audiophile or Enthusiast looking for an alternative to /r/Audiophile with a more budget minded approach. Discussion of Active & Passive Speakers, DAC's & Turntables. Whole Home Audio and Home Theater is allowed but better suited for /r/HomeTheater. /r/AverageJoeAudiophile is more for 2 channel Audio. We are not a sub for PC Speakers, Portable Bluetooth Speakers, Party Speakers, or Headphones/IEM's, or Soundbars
How about adding these Monoprice Premium Dual 5.25 Inch 2-Way Tower Speakers that only cost $90/pair shipped http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=12209. It looks like they use the same mid drivers as the Monoprice Premium 10532 bookshelves but with a different tweeter (wonder if the rolloff issue is better?). With free shipping they're actually $10 cheaper than the 10532's and are a decent height at 36". I'd love for you or one of the other budget speaker sites to test these.
Elac F5 is $279/each: http://www.amazon.com/ELAC-Debut-Tower-Speakers-Each/dp/B014GSEPY8
Great reviews: http://www.cnet.com/products/elac-debut-f5/
Is this list still relevant? Are there updates to make?