Von Schweikert DB99 vs Consonance M15-thoughts?

I've heard both extensively(at Quest).The DB 99's are phenominally good speakers.I've heard them with low power SET Tubes and monster SS Amps.They sound great with any decent amp.I've owned 4 jr's and they're not even close!(although the 4 sr(which I've also had)is a great speaker in its own right and gives the 99's a run for their money.This being said,I also love the M15's.They are visually striking and remarkably balanced sonically.While not as analytical as some domes,the tweeters are extremely revealing for horns(without harshness or nastiness).If I had a larger room I would purchase them immediately!

The few photos I've seen make the back of the M15 look like it is shaped for a corner. Are they designed for corner placement only, or can they be out in the room?

The two or three times I have heard them (M-15), they have been out in the room, about five feet out and four feet or so from the side walls. I have not heard them in comparison with the 99's so I cannot offer any comparisons there. From my perspective, what I have heard, was not my cup of tea. Emphasis on the MY.
My ears heard too much of a disconnect between the horn and that BIG woofer, with a port big enough to stick your head into. The fit and finish is very nice though.

Hello Cooch,

How lucky it is for you that a nice dealer like Steve Monte carries both the speakers you are interested in. Also, he has them both in the same room where you audition them with the same equipment.

I have not heard the DB-99's.

As much as I like lowfidilety ( great guy ) I respectfully disagree with his opinion of the M15's. I heard them on 2 occasions and both times I really found them to be among other things very colored and not coherent. This only my opinion and others may disagree. So please audition if you can.

All the best,
Tom

forgot this in my post