I own Audiokinesis Jazz Module speakers and have heard the Sound Lab ESL speakers (at Essential Audio in the Chicgo area). To me, the Jazz Module speakers are very articulate (and great at getting the timbre right) while offering a similar experience to ESLs in a box design. The Audiokinesis Dream Makers would be even better IMO. I would also agree that properly set up and system matched ESL speakers are a viable option.
