Ozzy, I have heard the Carver ALS twice, and they are... well, amazing. They create a realistically-sized and enveloping soundstage, and image precisely within that environment.
I understand that comment about image height. If you sit way too close to them, the image does travel upward. (It's a bit of a no-brainer that you can't sit 3' away from a 7' tall line source and get a coherent image.)
That being said, you SHOULD hear them yourself
Full disclaimer: I've known Frank Malitz for years. (He helped me assemble my first high-end system. Thanks, Frank!) I've also recently become acquainted with Bob Carver (who is warm & wonderful... and a genius!).
But, Ozzy, if I didn't love what I heard, I'd just keep quiet. The ALS is special!