Time Coherent Under $1K

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm not interested in single-driver speakers right now, and while it seems that Mr. Dunlavy made some well-respected speakers, I'd like to avoid companies that are defunct. That's why I'm interested in opinions about the relative merits of Europas vs. Swifts (Eagles?), for my room and equipment. By the way, I'm asking because given my location it's unlikely that I'll be able to demo both speakers (and certainly impossible to A/B them in one place). I may be able to get to a Meadowlark dealer, but GMA is gonna have to be a leap of faith -- if I'm convinced to give them a try. Thanks, Rich

Has anyone heard both the Europas and the Meadowlark speakers (as well as the Vandy 2ci)? As for the Vandys, as I understand it, they're designed to be placed away from rear wall, while Meadowlark speakers can be placed within a foot of rear wall without much compromise in sound. Given my room's dimensions, and given the other pieces of furniture in the room, and given WAF, whatever I get needs to have a narrower, smaller footprint, and sound good only 8-12 inches from rear wall. I've read so many enthusiastic recommendations for the Europas, which are persuasive, but have any Europa fans auditioned Swifts (Eagles?) for any length of time? As for the Kestrel 2's, I'd buy 'em in a minute, used, for $700, but I don't see them priced that favorably! Thanks again, Rich

So, has ANYONE listened to both Europas AND Swifts, and are you willing to tel me what you thought about the comparison? I will sure appreciate it. Thanks, Rich