Go with t he IIIs. the foot print isn't all that large and you'll get used to the height. Dunlavy;s tend to be able to be placed close to the wall but they really need a long wall placement with 3 to 4 ft to the side walls if possible and about 10 ft between the speakers to sound their best.
Dunlavy SC IIs
I'm considering an upgrade from Meadowlark Kestrel Hot Rods, and the Dunlavys were suggested to me as an alternative with the greater resolving power that I seek. Currently using Linn monoblocks biwired to the Kestrels with Tara Master Gen2. What is the experience out there with the SC IIs specifically? My budget is about 2.5K. Thanks, John