Warm but holographic & forward vocals.

Thank you @holmz really appreciate the recommendations.  And yes, Soule Domaine is still there!  Have only been once, it's an odd spot! 

@erik_squires I might reach out to Fritz about getting a pair sent over here.  

I also had somebody recommend the Cornwall IV, they said that the speaker is much warmer in the midrange than previous versions and isn't bright either.

In my 30 years of being in audio I have never spent time with a Dynaudio speaker! So weird to think......   

My experience is that Dynaudio's W shaped curve has the forward midrange you were asking about. 

@erik_squires I'll look into it.  

Another option, and again, it's not for me, is Dali.  See if that's the type of tonal balance you are looking for.  They elevate the mid-treble significantly which makes them better listeners at low volume.

IMO a drive to Sacramento to listen to the 2C and the Sub would be worthwhile. They want $1200, for that second hand set.

Current RRP for the 2Ce is $5650 for the speakers, and that sub was at least 2k back in the day.
And that was considered a good performance v cost value at those prices.

You could literally sell the Textons for $1600 and use the $400 fuel and a meal… and… still keep the 5k in the bank.

You might not like them, but Sacramento is as close as you can find for listen. They usually move quickly, and a listen only costs some fuel. At some point you probably want to listen anyhow.