Speaker help under $2,500

Last week I listened to the newer Sonus Fabers from the Venere's to the Olympias.I used to love that line, but when I compared them to the Vandersteens I felt that the Vandy's were much clearer and more accurate.  The sound stage was wider and deeper to my ear.  The SF were very romantic, but I was able to connect better with the Vandy 2's.  If you can get a pair or 3 sigs, then go for it as I'm sure you'll be very happy.  good luck.

Eddy, Have you figured out a short list for listening yet?

Great wife Eddy.  Most would love a wife who did that for them.  Enjoy and do keep them for a few months to really hear them.  They very well may be your cup of tea. They are very musical speakers and enjoyable.

So Eddy, I assume the speakers are still cooking???  Any word on how much you like them?  

eddy, you will get  Vandy's when the time is right I'm sure.  enjoy what you have.  Honestly, you can't go wrong getting an NAD integrated.  Any of their BEE designated integrated amps are inexpensive and sound very very good.  They aren't hot on top and are a very good match for the Vandersteens if you ever get them as well as YOUR speakers which is THE most important thing.  If you have the extra money the NAD separates are a great value also.  

Russ, I just made a post about your best ever speakers on another thread you posted on.  I've heard a lot of build your own speakers and I personally have built a few in the past. I've also heard tons of speakers that are offered already built and honestly, most kits aren't in the same league.  We all hear differently and like different speakers.  For you, it's obvious that you think your madisound speakers are the best you can buy (as you said on that other thread), but I bet if you stack them up vs Vandy's, Magico's, Focals, Dynaudio's and the list goes on, that most of us will chose other speakers.  Most of the kits I've seen, built or heard have smearing.  I'm sure you love your speakers and that's an awesome thing. I'm not taking anything away from that. 

are you talking about the newer Thiel's or the original ones?