Europa/PSB Silveri/Meadowlark kestrel 2

Cacophonix.....Europa's are every bit as good as they are made out here. Better. Mine amaze me more everytime I listen to them. In no time the smile on your face will rival the smile on my face. Enjoy,

I received the Europas yesterday and I hooked it up with great expectations. I have to agree with all the hype. I never expected a brand new pair of speakers to sound this good. They are great. If I've to believe the users here, things can only get better as they break in. But the cosmetics is lousy :) Hey, the sound more than makes up for what it lacks in the looks department.

Cacophonix,
I have had my Europas for a year now and they do get better with use. You will pick up bass response and more depth to the staging. Not as pretty as the K2's I agree but a good stand can help. I bought the four post design from Sound Anchor and I think they make a great match. Do get a good stand if your don't already have them.
Also, I have upgraded my cables(both IC and digital) to Audio Magic per the speaker designer's advice. They work well with the Europa's.
Enjoy. Scott

I'm probably one of the few that likes the aesthetics of the Europas. Abbeydog has a good point that a nice set of stands does help, my Osiris stands certaily add to their appearance. I made a new set of speaker grills from 1/8" masonite stretched with black speaker cloth. I carefully routered out openings for each driver and one for the port so as to not add any reflection points. I must say they do look better.

I like the appearance of the Europa's art deco look. The wife likes it also. If you like the speakers now, wait until they break in. Bass and soundstage will increase. Talk with Roy for placement positions and advice. In my use, I have them toed in pretty good, play around with them a bit once they are broken in.