Best Speakers to match Ayre V-1xe and K-1xe

I don't know that there's a best speaker for that gear but Ayre typically demos with Vandersteen and recently with the new TAD speakers but those were all with the MX-R. I've particularly enjoyed the Focal Alto Utopia Be speakers.

Haven't heard them together myself, but your gear is reputed to be something special with Thiels.

I have owned both Ayres(V1-XE,K1-XE) and loved them with both the Thiel CS2.4 and 3.7. They also shine with the Vandersteen Quatros. (my personal favorite was the 3.7) Not quite enough juice for my 7.2s or I would still own the Ayre combo.

1st off, what an amazing front end! I've found the Ayre & Avalon combo to be pretty astounding. Since Charlie Hanson founded Avalon, it makes sense. I brought in my K-5 & V-3 to listen to the Avalon NPs, and SRV never sounded so alive. People in the store actually would stop by and listen themselves.

I would also second the Quatros as a good choice. Large soundstage. My last suggestion would be the ProAc D38s. Amazing midrange, full deep bass and extended treble. The ProAc-Ayre combo is one of my favorites.

Just heard the latest speaker from Dynaudio, Sapphire, which is their 30th anniversary model and uses drivers from Evidence line. Dealer claims the sound is better than C2/4 which I don't doubt. Driven by top Plinius gears, I walked out feeling a little cold because it did not connect me to the music as much as I thought it should.

On the other hand, I really like Usher BE series. There was a demo in northern California recently and almost everyone left very impressed.