Speakers for BAT equipment

Hello I also have a BAT VK-3i,VK 200, but using a Micromega Stage 6. Have tried using this combination with my Thiel 2.3s and did not like the sound, way to bright even with MIT cables. Went back to my Krell, VTL. Also have tried this combo on my son's Thiel 2.2s which did sound very good. The 2.2s are not as bright as the 2.3s. Since the 2.2 have a similar complement, the 3.6s should work out pretty well. I would stay away from any speaker that is on the bright side. Currently I am using the BATs in another room with Unity Audio Signature 1s which are a very good match.

I heard some sound stellar with some Wilson Watts. You might be able to get some cubs for 3K. The other choice ( I know I sound like a broken record), would be audio physic virgos.

Basically you want a high efficiency speaker with ruthless detail to take advantage of BAT's combination of relatively low power and high transparency. Thiels are too bright for my taste, but then again I've only heard them with older solid state. The merlins are supposed to be great for smaller voiced tube systems. Soundstage has an online review. I would look for a medium sized monitor/floorstanding dynamic cone speaker. Dynaudio's are also very articulate. You should be able to find a contour 3.0 or 3.3 in or near your price range.

Has anyone heard this combination with ProAcs 2.5s or 3.8s. Any comments would be appreciated.

I had the Bat 3 and the VK200 with cardas cable, Wadia cd and Audio Physic virgos. Great combo. Since then, I now have bat vk50se and vk60 and transparent cable, still awesome. With your music choices, give the virgos a try...

Thanks for all your help. My demo music piece is Symphony No. 7 by Beethoven. Paragon Regents sounded unbelievable playing it, but fell flat with more dynamic pieces such as Metallica or Aerosmith. Can Thiel 2.2 or Audio Physic Virgos pull this off?