Although I haven't heard many say it, MBL sounded the best to my ears. Just seemed right across all frequencies with zero harshness. I am sensitive to high frequencies due to tinnitus and I felt no affect. My biggest surprise was when I asked what they were using for power conditioning and the guy doing the demo said "nothing". That had to be some dirty power on Saturday.
I also loved the Avantguard horns, but on one track I noticed the symbols coming from the far edges of the soundstage, both left and right. Bothered me once I noticed it.
Disappointed in almost all the ballrooms.
