has anyone heard the original ml statements

i have owned sound lab u1s, jm lab utopias, and many other speakers. but have never heard original statements. i heard the statement 2s last week in florida, but they were to loud. they were being run with krell fpb 600s. no depth at all. at least tubes on the top would give some depth and be more musical. i think the 2s have alot of potential. i like the older ones better and would like to know what you guys and gals think. i love my current speakers and dont want to change, but i am an audiophile, so i am intrigued.