Which $7000 speakers to ask Santa?

I admit that any side or downward firing woofer larger than 6" has a tendency to make me nervous re:ability to integrate well in the room without sounding muddy or boomy -especially with a slightly warm Mosfet amp.
Anyone to recommend less "commercial" brands, Tyler models have always intrigued me but being in Canada, the 30-day money back does not work well I am afraid and shipping would cost a lot.
What about VR4Sr? I was somehow disappointed by the VR4Jr but the Sr seems to be a much different animal?

I agree with the Wilson Sophia recommendation.

Hi Beheme,

You might consider a pair of Focus Audio FS-888.

Slightly warmish and a very detailed sound especially. Female/Male voice accuracy is definately a strong suit. Finish to die for with WAF off the scale. Frequency range 30-25K with the 30 number being solid - I know as I own a pair. Sorry though, mine are not for sale :).

Normally these retail new for about USD 7 to 8K, so, buying used, definately right where you want to be. In a review on www.onhifi.com, Wes Phillips compared these very favorably the Wilson Sofia and I've seen them favorably compared to the Verity Parsifal as well.

Don't think you'd be dissappointed. I've put in a good word to Santa for you - see memo below . . .

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Memo
To: Mr. S. Claus (aka, Chris Cringle, The Jolly Fat Man, etc, etc.)
From: GarryH

Subject: New Speaks for Beheme

We 'goners believe Beheme has been, on the whole, very good this year - bring him some shiny nice new speaks from Canada :>>

Merry Christmas,
Garry

Dunlavy SC IVA, with money left over.

Garry:

really appreciate the letter to Santa and the rec for Focus Audio...so close to me that I tend to forget about this brand!