Well, most know me as a Vandersteen fan here, but your list is a pretty good one. As I have said before, you really have to listen to a speaker to know if it floats your boat.
At $10K, should you buy used will give you a greater field to choose from.
In fact, instead of the Vandy Treo's, I would go with the Quatro's- then you would get the equalized bass.
And, if you like Vandersteen, then please consider planar speakers like Magnepan or Sound Labs.
Sorry to add fat to the fire, but there sooo many speakers that will make your hair stand on end.
If there is anyway to make a trek to a dealer to audition before you buy, then I would be the first to advise you to do so.
This listening process is, to me, fundamental to getting equipment that 'speaks to you'.
Bob
At $10K, should you buy used will give you a greater field to choose from.
In fact, instead of the Vandy Treo's, I would go with the Quatro's- then you would get the equalized bass.
And, if you like Vandersteen, then please consider planar speakers like Magnepan or Sound Labs.
Sorry to add fat to the fire, but there sooo many speakers that will make your hair stand on end.
If there is anyway to make a trek to a dealer to audition before you buy, then I would be the first to advise you to do so.
This listening process is, to me, fundamental to getting equipment that 'speaks to you'.
Bob