Wes Philips at Stereophile reviewed the Dynaudio Focus 140 ($1,800.00) and (if you read carefully) you can see he actually likes the 140s better than the 25s he owns. I've heard the 25s at a store and also thought them a bit clinical. Very resolved, though. I was told by the store owner they need and like lots of power.
I had Harbeth C7-2s and found them a bit thick and "pulled back", if you know what I mean.