I never even look at specs, to me they do have a sound. BUT I understand if others do. That being said, you can get a pair of Vandersteen 5As cheap these days in the $6K range. I never go by any dealer or show set-ups because they never sound as good as my system does. For example, I just finished a Class A power amp just for kicks. Put them on my Vandersteen 5As and I was so impressed how they worked together. So far the best combination I have heard with them in my system. I don't hear this sound when I go to a dealer. So unless I can hear it in my system, I don't really have an opinion either way.
Happy Listening.
Happy Listening.