I hear you about the looks. Makes a world of difference
Wharfdale 9.0's or 10's are a very good speakers and wall mountable
WHARFEDALE from Richer Sounds
The 9's can got from around £40 -£60 depending if your nearest store still has them. I have a pair of 9.0 and have used them on my main setup and my daughters little setup and sounds very good on both. I currently used them as rears as i have AE Neo 3's floorstanders for fronts, but can be used as fronts. All down to preference.
i see there 6ohms and my str dh800 said 8ohms would that be a problem ???
i went 50 miles round trip to richer sounds today so wont beable to go back soon
The 10's start at the top of your budget (£200) but from reading users experience with them, Money well spent. The DIA CC is the matching center.
I still suggest a BK Gemini Mkll but for £150
this can be had. Not sure of performance so a little research will be required.
Pack them in a box and flog them.
sold them to the farther inlaw with the surround sound dvd player
They are not really known for making peakers but possibly can be used for the time being. More info required, i'e Model number, wpc, to give a better answer.