Thiel 2.3 compare to Proac 2.5

Hmm, some very interesting observations here. I don't own Thiel 2.3's but have been fairly happy with my Thiel 1.5's. I also feel these are very detailed and forward speakers and also a bit "edgy" and not as musical as I would like. I wanted a warmer tone, better midrange, a little smoother sound. I first switched to a tube preamp and most recently a tube power amp. This helped a lot but I'm thinking about trying another speaker and may look into small Dunlavy or Proac, not really sure yet... Don't misunderstand, I really love the detail from the Thiels but I need something a little sweeter. Still have lots of research to do.

Sgmlaw, I was seriously considering the Thiel 2.3's for what you describe as "a bit more weight on the bottom end". But then I picked up the CJ PV-14L pre and CJ Premier 11a tube amp. These are very adequate for the 1.5's but I think I might run into trouble driving the 2.3's with the tube amp, not sure. I still have my Classe CA-200 but its up for sale. What to do?! I've had my 1.5's for about 6 years and I need suggestions for some other speakers I should consider for the Premier 11a in the sub $2500 (LIST) range that would be at least as good as the Thiel 1.5's. The 1.5's sound good with my tube gear so maybe I'm just looking for something different.