Rockport Avior II's in 19x24.5 room?

@mckinneymike totally understand you frustration.  I can only imagine the disappointment after getting geared up to make a purchase like this and the excitement of waiting to get them in your listening room.  But, good for you for being careful and disciplined.  Sounds like you dodged a bullet.

Would you consider sharing the name of this dealer?  I, and perhaps others here, would love to note it so as to avoid him (or at least be very careful and precise about sale  terms and condition of the item from the outset).

@kirkwallace 

Hi Kirk,

  I am not trying to be a martyr so I do not want to make this a public deal.  I simply was not afforded the required information for me to follow thru with this deal.  He might well have secured a local buyer, but I still have to believe that a normal person would require a visual as well as a listening session before committing to this type of outlay of funds.

  Again I was not damaged by the deal falling thru, but it did take the wind out of my sails.  I might have a local pair that some folks in the local audiophile group here have located for me to view.  To be continued....

I understand entirely, @mckinneymike .  Hoping something good turns up soon!

(By the way, have you seen this https://resolutionavnyc.com/products/pre-owned-rockport-technologies-cygnus-loudspeakers-black ?  They at least offer clear description and pics. And it seems maybe even the opportunity to demo them in their listening space, if you can get to Brooklyn.)

Kirk,

Thank you for letting me know about this option. I actually saw this ad recently, but the other dealer was 4K less and Rockport was honoring the 5 year warranty on them.  I just got word from a member of our local audiophile group that there is a pair of Cygnus available near by, but the gentleman had not posted them on USAM or Audiogon yet.  I am going to go see ands listen to this pair this week once we can arrange a good time for us both.  

  Indeed something good might come out of my unfortunate (or fortunate) deal falling thru.

sounds promising.  Fingers crossed for you.