Wow guys what's with all the luv? I have read through the pages and it absolutely amazes me with some of the childish behavior. Who cares - there is no perfect speaker period, most have their preference which is fine - does that make another inferior? no.
It's a personal preference - pick your poison and enjoy!
I noticed allot replying do not have ownership experience and just enjoy pushing those keys and in my opinion just lack credibility.
Many wonder why so many of us do not contribute anymore - try being constructive. I read one poster referring to specific Avantgarde speakers making his ears bleed - please what a joke and so misleading to others reading. When I read such nonsense clearly demonstrates credibility.
You can read through my years of past postings, I have owned many speaker designs - I appreciate what they have to offer. Currently I own a pair of Avantgarde (yes horn speakers) current XD design and I'm very happy! Never thought I would own because of my past experience but with keeping an open mind find them to be very nice indeed. Have them being driven by ARC 75SE and paired up with REF6