In my comparison experiment, go Lore or Lore Reference, or something else, for the same $

...and would like to keep the new set around 36" in height, or less...

My price range peaks at $1400, all in. 

@pinwa I did watch the video, but he reflects on an earlier version of the Omen DW (you noted 2012; it's nearly nine years from that point, now), and I've also paid to have the Jupiter caps installed, which is considered a significant upgrade. That being said, I continue to hear people praise the Lore as uniquely capable, at the price point. 

Keep in mind, I want a smaller speaker, so many sonically impressive speakers at higher price points and larger size will not fit. Magnepan won't fit, for instance. 

In terms of what I like: I own the Tekton Moabs, love them. Very impressed with the transparency, the layers of sound, the highly revealing mid-range, no edge nor harshness, full and articulate bass. They image well and could do better with a little more attention to the room.

I auditioned the Forte III and the Cornwall IV. Again, both of these are too big for the application I've identified, but I auditioned them on the way to the Moabs... For sonic reference: The Cornwall IV plays BIG - huge dynamics - and has an effortless quality that is very attractive. The Forte III midrange seemed a bit too "horny" for me, somewhat distorted, as though vocals had been blown somewhat out of proportion. 

In terms of what I don't like: Had a pair or Klipsch rp280f's for about 18months and they seem to have initiated a pattern of tinnitus. They were edgy/etchy/harsh. 

Room: 11 by 13.5, with a sloped ceiling sloping from a high point of maybe 12' on the short wall, to maybe 8' on the opposing short wall. 

@seanheis1 I like neutrality, provided it can deliver the signal authentically, such is the Moab experience.

Rockport Atria II: 150lbs each 43.5" high and $26,500. 

Please read the original post, ebm.

@cat_doorman Thanks for the alert!

Very interesting to see his "decision" and I will be greatly interested to hear what the Zu DW mk II has to offer, after it enters my home in about a month. 

I've opted for a cap upgrade, to the Jupiters, which is not subject to the video review you are indicating. Looks like I may have a new preamp by that time, as well, as I've been running a Saga + pre and my Inspire Firebottle runs without a pre altogether.