I think we're boiling down to personal preference here. I've been into audio for quite some time and have auditioned tons of speakers. Upon my recent purchase of martin lognans I very carefully listened to B&W CDM9NT and nautilus series, polk LSi, Thiel, and Martin Logan.
To ME, nothing could...
Larry's point is well taken. Some don't like Martin Logan. Some love them. I fall into the category of love them. Strengths - excellent tone, instruments sound as they should. Very airy/deep and yet good imaging. Simply breathtaking when properly placed. weaknesses (for me) - power picky...