Replacing Stock Shocks

I'm replacing the stock shocks on my daughter's 1997 (Acura SLX) Trooper SLX, does anyone have any suggestions. I want to smooth out the ride and handling.

Old Man Emu.
Bilstien.
KYB.

Don't know if you've handled it yet, but where does the SLX spend most if it's time? If it's strictly on the road, go get you some Monroes or Gabriels at local box store! I have Monroes on my daughters 98 SLX, they are fine what what she does with it. On my 89, I went with Rough Country Nitros (nitrogen charged) It spends most of it's time on aspahlt but does get muddy and plays on the rocks at Uwharrie on occasion.