MINe 109 wrote:

: Are you dissatisfied with the sound? There could be a simple fix by
: repositioning them or using room treatments. Maybe you could tell us
: about the room: hard floors, high ceilings, square footage, that kind
: of thing.

No, not realy dissatisfied, the condition would be better described as
"20 year itch". Just wondering if there are much better speaker
deals out there now.

You have to appreciate that I can't do what one can in most Americans
cities: throw my speakers in the car and take them to a high-end dealer
for side-by-side comparison. That's a little difficult when you depend
on NYC subways and buses for getting around. Hence all this research.
If I could identify 1-2 best candidates, I could take my speakers in a
cab or even better convince the dealer to loan me a pair for a few days
for in-home comparison.

The room is approx 15x20, there is a false ceiling at about 11', wood
floor with 9x12 rug in the middle , leather furniture furniture (big
couch, small couch, a chair, ottoman), coffee table, entertainment
rack, a few paintings on the wall.

That said I tend to keep my audio purchases for a long time, so nothing
can be over-selected for this particular room.

When I bought these speakers I really wanted the Quads but my room
couldn't take them. It is ironic to find myself in the same situation
many years later...