RMAF Loudspeakers?

Tvad:

Did you get a chance to hear any of the Vaughn offerings? They look interesting...

Also, Tonian offers the Classic 8.1 with a Phy driver that is well within your budget.

Let us know what you think if you hear any of these!

F1a, I did hear the Vaughn speakers. They were very nice, but didn't connect with me enough to motivate a purchase inquiry.

The Classic 8.1 only go down to 43Hz, and therefore do not meet my requirements for a full range speaker.

Regarding the Tonian speakers, I heard one of the Tonian models several years ago. It was very impressive; incredible clarity, grain free midrange, and pretty substantial bass extension for a two way floorstander.

I am presently interested in moving away from the high resolution, very precise presentation that the Tonian speakers, and all of the audiophile speakers I have owned thus far have provided (with the exception of Castle Acoustics Howard II).

When I owned my first stereo in the mid 70s (Sansui, KLH, Pioneer), and then my next system (Kenwood, RogersSound Lab, Sony), the music flowed and rocked without hyper detail. It seemed more natural than virtually anything I have experienced since entering the audiophile realm.

I'm looking for that sound again. I think I've identified a candidate or two.

Frankly, I recently saw a well regarded 80s vintage speaker for under $500 that got my attention.

Tvad:
Sounds like you're describing AudioNote's AN-Es... rhythmic flow, not hyper-detailed... albeit with a restricted low end? I take it you weren't impressed enough with them at RMAF?

F1a, I liked the AN-E speakers very much.