Recently switched from Martin Logan electrostatics 15a’s to vintage Von Schweikert’s VR10’s. The difference in imaging is truly remarkable. No more having to sit in that 2 foot sweet spot! You can be almost anywhere in the room, and still have a great sound stage, it’s unbelievable. Apparently due to the crossover, and rear facing drivers? Placement also doesn’t seem nearly as critical as the ML’s.
I also incidentally have never heard a speaker wherein I can understand the lyrics so well as the VR’s.
OTH, they are quite large, and not so aesthetic as the later models, as one of his earlier efforts. But that’s in the eye of the beholder. And, I didn’t buy them to stare at. 😁 I also just ordered a second Luxman M900u amplifier, as they seem to be really power hungry. But that’s another thread?