What are opinions on a speaker that is known for its midrange?
Quad esl 57
Harbeth
ATC
are all well known for midrange quality.
I want the most realistic vocals. I have read that Harbeth Super HL5 may be the ticket but it is not full range and there is no matching center.
The large Quad's are hardly practical for HT and lack the dynamics so IMHO you should definitely check out ATC. Many of the movies that you buy (Hollywood productions) will have been done on ATC's anyway. The ATC midrange is roughly 30 years old but it is still in demand by clients in world class new facilities. The fact they buy a thirty-something year-old midrange design speaks volumes.
I would add that "best" is still very much a matter of taste and some like ATC and some don't. So make sure you audition.