Von Schweikert VR5SE / Aerial 20T V2 ?

I've heard both. VR5SE bass is outstanding. The lower midrange was a bit muddy (could be the amp or source). Highs were exagerated (had him turn down the back-firing tweeter but that only helped a little). This was the dealers personal pair in his home. Wasn't my type of sound reproduction. I urge you to listen to this speaker with your own ears before you buy.

20T. Great speaker top to bottom. The ribbon is directional, though (the dealer pointed it out and discussed it with me). Once out of the sweet spot the sound changes character. This is a great speaker, but the directionalness would bug me. I'd like to see that speaker without the ribbon.

Andra 2 is a great speaker. I'd look into your amplification before jumping into the VR5s or the Aerial.
Although between the Aerial and the VR5s, I'd choose the VR5s.

Fredrick21 makes great comments but I thought I would add to his concern over the directionalness (is that even a word?) of the 20t because I think it is overstated. In other words they'll take your breath away in the sweet spot which is and they'll sound great everywhere else. You know I heard that comment about the Vandersteen 5as I almost bought before the 20ts and then I realized I sit in that location anyway so who cares. Then I tried it and it was no big deal. That's not to say it won't bother you, but that's my experience.

Are you saying the Vandy 5As *are* directional or not? I heard them yesterday and thought they had a very wide dispersion.

Soooooo much depends on the rest of the system. The 5A's reproduce what the other components send to it. There aren't many speakers better than the 5A's at any price.