TAD E2

Yes, I wouldn't call them "attention getters", but a nice walnut cabinet fits well with my listening room.  I too listen normally around the 60db to 70db level but on occasion like to open things up. Hearing they perform well at low volumes is a big plus for me.  I have the Hifi Rose RA180 amp and RS150B DAC streamer that should provide more than enough power to help them reach their full potential. I did move forward with the purchase and will be setting them up soon.  I've been through several speakers over the years starting back in the 80s with Infinity 4000's and most recently with Dali Rubicore 6. Hoping these will scratch the itch.   

I've seen these in real life. They actually look great in person. As with certain others like Harbeth and Dynaudio, a traditional look done really well can still be a stunner. 

I have ME with a 10” JL sub and a 40 wpc heavily modified MC240… sublime…  as another said here a remarkable speaker of transparency and impressive extension for the size. My belief is the deep engineering culture at TAD overtook the silly aesthetics related comment