I'm with Ehider on this. Dunlavy stuff seems to fit the bill for what you're looking for. Alternatively, I use a pair of Snell C/V's, which are configured similar to the Dunlavy philosophy (in terms of physical layout of the drivers). They're pretty forward sounding, with little fatigue. I listen for many hours at a time, quite often. They go used typically around $1200. Good luck.
Help I need some speaker suggestions
Hi, I'd like to get help from you audiophiles out there. I'm looking for a pair of speakers that are "up front",dynamic and don't get obnoxious over time. I bought a pair of $3000.00 Theils a few years ago and was not happy with them. I kept turing up the volume to try and get a sense of being right there but they only got louder-no sense of presence. My old speakers are Cerwin Vega D-9's (4-way w/15 in. woofers) I like the overall sound but they get a little noisy and tiring over time. I guess I'm looking for the same kind of effect but more refined. I've heard that possibly Klipsch might fit the bill but I worry about the same fatigue factor. What else is out there in this genre? Budget about $1500.00