Speakers with imaging "Free of the box"

Duke; thank you for the kind comments.

any time there is a speaker thread and you have posted (whether here or AA) i always read your comments to learn from you. i know i'll never really understand speaker dynamics like i'd like to.....but thanks for the always cogent observations and helpful answers. after reading your speaker posts over the years the excellent performance of your speakers at RMAF was no surprise.

I'd second Audiokinesis' vote for the Snell Type A. Not only "was an all-around superb loudspeaker in my opinion", but still is. Type A's can be found, you just have to look for them. I continue to enjoy mine.

I just upgraded from B&W 603's to Vandersteen 2CE Signature II's - absolutely amazing. It is as if there are no speakers in front of me, just a wall of glorious sound.
Regards

Definitely Audio Physic Virgos, especially when placed along the room's long wall with the listening position set nearfield almost mid room as per AP's recommendation. Unusual setup; astonishing results.

Peak Consult InCognitos [old style, NOT the X anniversary edition].