Avalon speakers,redux

I previously owned a pair of Avalon Eclipse before buying a pair of Opus.If you've ever seen any pair of Avalons up close, I think that you'd agree that they have some of the finest finishes available anywhere. I had considered buying a pair of Radians, but after speaking with others including Avalon, I opted for the Opus because I thought that I would be happier in the long run with the more advanced speakers. In speaking with the Avalon dealers, many thought that the Opus were a better choice for the "average" buyer, the fact that they would perform better with less than reference electronics and would sound better in smaller rooms. Some feel that the bass presentation of the Opus was more satisfying. I'm very, very pleased with my Opus and expect that I'll own them for a long time. In regards to the sellers of the Eidolon, maybe their search for the ultimate transducer will never end. Only they could tell you that...Skip