Hi Greg,
I would gladly give you ind-depth advice - but the truth is that the best speakers are the ones that fit your room, your ears and your budget.
Although it might seem logical that a 3-way speaker is "better" than a 2-way system, the opposite could happen in a room that's too small or has problems in the bass range (which wouldn't be audible without the bass extensions). Personally I often prefer to work with smaller monitors that don't tend to overpower me with information, but OTOH it's always good to hear "everything" from time to time ... so all I can tell you is: "It depends!".
Ideally you will find the opportunity to listen to all the options in the intended environment, and take it from there.
Kind regards,
/Dietz - Vienna Symphonic Library