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Putting weights on speakers?
Anything that touches the cabinets will change the sound.  If you want a more elegant solution try HRS damping plates.  www.avisolation.com 
$1000 bookshelf speakers with "recessed", "laid back" or "flat" mid-range?
If you think ELACs are bright don't try to fix them.  Vandersteen VLR does this for $1500 a pair but worth a listen even if it is a stretch.   
Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience
That was Verona, NJ 
Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience
GO SEE JOHN RUTAN AT AUDIO CONNECTION IN VERONA.  You are describing Vandersteen Treo CT speakers but the Quatro is more of your price point.  It has a built in sub so you can play whatever you want.   
Vandersteen 5a - Setup help needed
Hi again. Here is the speaker setup video. https://youtu.be/7C60LoHGtI0Tonic601 and audioconnection know their stuff.  
Vandersteen 5a - Setup help needed
Hello Olegus,If you talked with Richard at Vandersteen he may have heard that you have a video receiver that you want to connect to an integrated amplifier his response would be that won’t work as most integrateds don’t have a direct connection to... 
Speaker recommendations 10 to 30k and no beryllium
Vandersteen Quatros with Carbon tweeters.  
Got to visit Audio Alternatives
Rick at Audio Alternative is a great dealer for us at Vandersteen.  In fact as our only System NINE flooring dealer we are honored to introduce the new KĒNTO Carbon alongside Rick at RMAF.  We hope to see you there to hear Richard's next creation.... 
Vandersteen Quatro CT or Wilson Sabrina
My friend pointed out your dilemma.  I am the global sales guy for Vandersteen and years ago was the Marketing Manger at Wilson Audio.  Both products have great potential when setup properly in your space.  It is time for an in home demonstration ... 
Phasing
Fast - What speaker did you end up getting?  I work for Vandersteen and was following your discussion.  If you bought something from a local dealer in the price point you discussed they should be there setting the speakers or at least on their way... 
Best Equipment Stand
Hi Tom,A lot of people count out HRS because they think it is too expensive.  One solution would be to purchase a isolation platform $1395 and put it on top of your existing stand.  Although Mike Latvis (designer) doesn't guarantee the result when...