Could not agree with you more. I also have the Avalon Eidolon Vision speakers, and felt the same way you did. Never has the soundstage come across bigger and deeper, nor has music sound more transparent than my Visions. They are also extremely musical - realistic sounding and not metallic, to boot! I have had and heard many other high-end speakers, such as B&W, Wilson, Kharma, Eggleston, Burmester, MBL, Rockport, etc., where each brand has its own strengths, but there's just nothing quite like the musicality and smoothness of Avalons!
However, I have found that they are very sensitive to just about every other component in the system. The better the other components, the better these speakers sound, including the power cords used on your amplifiers. With a great power cord on your amp, you will be amazed at how much more heft and depth it will add to the bass and soundstage of your speakers!
However, I have found that they are very sensitive to just about every other component in the system. The better the other components, the better these speakers sound, including the power cords used on your amplifiers. With a great power cord on your amp, you will be amazed at how much more heft and depth it will add to the bass and soundstage of your speakers!