Eton 8.1's or Apogee Slant 6


I'm trying to decide which of the two would be my best choice. I have several amps both tube and solid state to drive them. My room is only 14' x 13'. A box yes. But which of the two do you think would sound the best? I like detail and transparency. I also want dynamics and power at lower listening levels. I have owned Apogees before and really like them but I know nothing of the Eton 8.1's. One last thing I'm using Spicas at the moment and they sound wonderfully with 2 subs. What's your opinion? Which speaker should I consider?
recordho

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So, far you all share some of the same thoughts I have. I'm looking for a pair of floorstanders that the bass will not overwhelm my room. I really wanted the Centaur Majors or the Centaur but they never come available locally or nearby. I have pretty much just given up. The one thing I truly love about the Apogees is the midrange. I don't have loud listening habits. I try and extract as much information that I can in my small space with the best dynamics that I can get. I considered horns but I don't think I;m ready for in my face in this little room just yet. I haven't gotten a single response on the Eton 8.1's. They are a better match for my room than the Slant 6's but I don't know about the midrange. Will or does it rival the Apogee Centaur line or other? I would also consider Electrostatic speakers (Not old Quads, didn't like them). I have had Magnepans and I had them singing in my room (MG12's). But they had to come out too far in my room. I ended up with a pair of Spica TC60's and they have served me very well. I want to replace the subs and TC60's with a full range speaker and so far no luck.

Thanks