Thanks to all respondents! I was unable to attend RMAF but I did audition
the TAD Evolution One, Magico Q1, YG Carmel 2 and the KEF Blade 2, the latter two in my 14 X 13 listening room. The Blade 2 was my winner, in my room. Despite their physical presence, they acted as a small two way monitor as relates to coherence, soundstage, and speaker disappearing act, even in my small room. In this respect I agree completely with Yysantabarbara's post. The Carmel 2 was a very close second, with great coherence, but the soundstage was considerably smaller in comparison. They may not have the very last bit of detail as the Magico Q1 or Revel Ultimate Studio 2's, but in every other way, the Blade 2 bests these in my small room. And I enjoy a "large sound" without the boominess, at reasonable volumes, one might expect from a relatively large floor stander in a small room. There are so many great loudspeakers and I hope to be happy with the Blade 2's for some time! Again, my appreciation to all.
the TAD Evolution One, Magico Q1, YG Carmel 2 and the KEF Blade 2, the latter two in my 14 X 13 listening room. The Blade 2 was my winner, in my room. Despite their physical presence, they acted as a small two way monitor as relates to coherence, soundstage, and speaker disappearing act, even in my small room. In this respect I agree completely with Yysantabarbara's post. The Carmel 2 was a very close second, with great coherence, but the soundstage was considerably smaller in comparison. They may not have the very last bit of detail as the Magico Q1 or Revel Ultimate Studio 2's, but in every other way, the Blade 2 bests these in my small room. And I enjoy a "large sound" without the boominess, at reasonable volumes, one might expect from a relatively large floor stander in a small room. There are so many great loudspeakers and I hope to be happy with the Blade 2's for some time! Again, my appreciation to all.