Audiobore, I didn't spend much money on these speakers yet they really are fantastic. I get the sparkly details yet as one poster said "the music just flows out of them". I have a pair of 1b's which are nice but these are much better. I'm elated.
Vandersteen 2ce
After going through umpteen speakers in the sub $2000 category I understand why Vandersteen is the top selling audiophile speaker. I bought a pair of Vandersteen 2ce's for $430. Best speaker I've ever owned by far. You guys were right about they sound great with any amp. I like them better with the Harman Kardon HK4390 than my much more expensive Vectuer Club Six. I'm sure 120 vs 60 watts has a lot to do with that. It will be very hard to pull me away from the Vandersteen lineup from here on out.