Warm airy musical speakers?

I've got a pair of Proac Supertowers that work perfectly with quicksilver tube gear that I'm also selling. It will give you as good a soundstage as you could want and with the tubes it can be magical (everything is also room dependent. I also have Studio 1's from Proac with Onix or NAD integrateds that I'm also selling off that are really nice together. You need to put Vandersteens on your short list. They are accurate, but have to be set up properly. I know a drummer who's on this board who LOVES the Vandy's. He loves and owns Maggies too, but we were listening to Vandy 3Asigs a couple of weeks ago and it sounded beter and better with upperline electronics. Just like my Proacs I'm selling, you want a speaker that sounds better and better with upper electronics. Just my two cents. if interested, let me know.

Listen to ZD. Great post. Honestly, you're the type who should find a good dealer close to you who will walk you through things. You'd be amazed at how much money you'll save in the long run and he'll have a ton of quality gear that you can listen to most probably. Often they will have good used gear too that may do the trick. Where do you live? I promise you that you'll get tons of recommendations on who to go see, lol.

Chrishanl, I apologize profusely. I'll stop, lol. Back to the thread. I personally have never bought anything without hearing it. I've found that I often go into a store wanting to hear something and walking out with something else. I've never purchased something that I haven't kept for a long time, so I usually don't buy and sell like so many on here do. i guess if you can't go listen anywhere, you may need to purchase, but some things you can purchase and send back within 30 days if you don't like them. I would still find a dealer who knows systems and whom you can hopefully trust and explain your room, what you like etc... and he/she can put together something special. Just keep within your budget. Used is great, but only if you really know what you want. That's why a dealer who has a lot of brands and knows how to put the system together is still your best bet if you can work something out.

Glad you finally got out to listen. It's amazing how speakers sound to you that folks on here may love. We are all different and yes, your room plays as big a part as anything, just like some folks have posted. You seem to know WHAT you want in regards to sound. Remember that full bass extension is where the real cost is in audio. Depending on your budget you may or may not be able to afford everything. That's the whole deal of all of us chasing our tails to get audio nirvana. Sometimes you have to figure out what you can't do without and then adjust your budget accordingly. There are a few brands out there that are considered true 'deals'. It's usually because of the balance struck by the designer. Also keep in mind that components will sound differently with others. A great budget amp may not sound as good with a best buy, budget speaker. It's fun if you just go with it. Sounds like you'll be obsessing pretty soon if you aren't already. Roll with it. Personally, right now I'd get a GREAT integrated amp and a nice set of electrostatic headphones while you are looking and saving up for special speakers to go with said amp. That's just me though. Keep on enjoying.