Anyone heard the Meadowlark Blue Herons ?

I have been researching speakers under $9K (or thereabouts) and the Meadowlark Blue Herons stand out as a possible contender. I have not heard them, and I realize the proof is in the listening, but I am curious if there are A'goners out there who have heard them and compared them to the best out there. Why isn't there more hype about them ? Are there any Blue Heron owners in the SF Bay Area ? I would like to audition these in a home setting. Thanks for your replies.