Bright isn't necessarily a bad thing though - it's harsh that needs to be avoided.
Billybob - I think you'll find the Spendors a little too smooth to satisfy your needs. Try the PMC GB1i, ProAc Studio 140.2, and you could even try the KEF Q900's if you have enough space for them. They're a little cheaper than the others, but they have their own strengths, one being that they're the most efficient of the three, and will make the most of the power capabilities of the 8xpd. We use Chord Odyssey quite a lot with Cyrus, so do try out the cable with the speaker's you audition if possible.