High-End Standmounts: KEF LS50W vs. NOLA Boxer II vs. Revel M106

Another vote for the Nola Boxers.

I know I'm in the minority, but I did not care for the LS50s at all (auditioned both the passive and active models and truly expected to like them after all the praise). I especially disliked them with massed strings and large orchestral classical music.

I owned Alon/Nola (Alon IVs, Circes, Nola Minis)speakers for many years and loved them. The Boxers sound wonderful on rock, classical or jazz, throw a big open stage but won't overpower a small room. They're not fussy about amps either, although they will appreciate fine electronics. They're just damned musical and enjoyable speakers.

Never heard the Boxer,  but it's the only one of the group not made in China or in the case of Revel Indonesia.  Boxer is made in USA. 

+1 on Sierra 2's!

I have the boxer 1  pair with Parasound Halo I int the sound very nice , 3d detail . Ism really enjoy the Nola after work I have to spend 6 hrs on it and it keep me llisten without the hash or fatigue. Hope that help

I would like to suggest something other than your picks and that would be to take a look at the Lawrence Audio,Mandolin or Violin.
They both sound just a fabulous as they look and come with their own stands.

You didn’t state a budget and these may go over.

Best of luck to you in your hunt,
Kenny.