I've had a pair for 7 months and have been extremely satisfied. Your question about sonic traits is slightly difficult because I don't spend much time thinking about their sonic traits... I just enjoy the music. However, if I had to describe them I would say:
- very good soundstage and image
- non-fatiguing presentation; not overly warm but far from cold and analytical
- well integrated base
- Good dynamic range
- Can handle multiple genres of music well
Only downsides I have found are:
- They are very large. Although these can go close to the wall I wouldn't exactly say the WIF is high. I thought the misses was going to make me send them back (but luckily they stayed).
- I opted for the bi-wire option and the upgraded wood caps. I'm not sure of the sonic benefits of the dual binding posts, but I was certainly a bit disappointed with the quality of the upgraded caps. Very plastic veneer look and feel.
- very good soundstage and image
- non-fatiguing presentation; not overly warm but far from cold and analytical
- well integrated base
- Good dynamic range
- Can handle multiple genres of music well
Only downsides I have found are:
- They are very large. Although these can go close to the wall I wouldn't exactly say the WIF is high. I thought the misses was going to make me send them back (but luckily they stayed).
- I opted for the bi-wire option and the upgraded wood caps. I'm not sure of the sonic benefits of the dual binding posts, but I was certainly a bit disappointed with the quality of the upgraded caps. Very plastic veneer look and feel.