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Low end studio monitors will likely be full of compromises, I went through a few before I reached the current setups. If wouldn't expect much change from £4k if you want to get a 'decent' pair or 2.1 set. Something like the Dynaudio Air series second hand might get you there for less. PMC would be more like £6k. You'll get listening pleasure for that money though, that I can vouch for.
I'm starting to look at ATC to replace my large Dynaudio. From this thread I'm tempted to look at Tannoy but ATC have been in my mind for a long time.
Airhead
Maybe my perspective is skewed after years of being in and around recording studios and having unflashy hifi year at home but; I can’t help thinking trading in your decent hifi gear for low-end studios monitors based on hifi forum chat is silly. Studio monitors are not designed for listening pleasure and the ones linked to above are definitely at the budget/hobbyists end of the market. Keep your dedicated gear!