I think I have my "forever" loudspeakers in my custom built Linkwitz Orions. I've never heard anything I like better for voices or acoustic piano. They have exceptional dynamics as well.
My listening space is quite large - 30'x42'x12'. That's a big room. The other day I was playing a record of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers at full live levels (my wife was out of the house). I caught them live many times back in the 1980's and I KNOW that sound. The Orions delivered full dynamics, excellent imaging and detail in a room much larger than most listen in. That's saying something.
There are other designs I feel audio lust for, but when I crank up the Orions like I did the other day, that lust goes away. There are other loudspeakers I'd probably like better, but the Orions sound so good I don't care.
Have you found your "End-Game" speakers yet? I have. And it feels so good!!!
Yes indeed. Several years ago, the absolutely incredible Revel Salon 2 speakers finally took me off the speaker merry-go-round. I do believe that I'll be taking my Revel Salon 2 speakers to the grave with me. What's your end-game speakers?