laid back speakers

Many people regard the Vandersteen 2Ce / 2Ce Signature as "laid back". I think it is mellow rather than laid back, but that's quibbling over wording. What the Vandy 2Ce / 2Ce Signature does do, however, is work in a forgiving way with a lot of solid state equipment, and it may be just the ticket for you.

Spendor SP-1's

Von Schweikert VR-1. Warm, easy to drive, great sounding, imaging, soundstage, detail, etc.