JBL Everest DD67000 vs. Avantgarde Duo Mezzo

I think I’m a fan of JBL, but not sure.

I bought my first real high end audio system, B&W 800D and second hand Classe, based on the reviews on Stereophile and the other internet review sites. It seemed to me that B&W is the safest bet for the novice like me, and I actually like them.

About a year ago, I went to an audio show with my slightly more educated ears, and tried to listen to carefully each speakers at the show. The best sounding speakers to me was JBL (I think it was DD67000) and ATC. They seem to be much better sounding speaker than mine. After the show, I checked my trusted Stereophile site again, and I found there is no review for ATC and JBL high end speakers. Only mid to low end. Since then, I have been wondering why ATC and JBL are not considered to be high end...

Thank you phusis,  I'm not sure if I understand correctly what you explained here, but I think what I'm impressed with ATC and JBL is exactly what you described here, dynamics, presence and ease. I wish I can confidently choose my next speakers, but I need more education... Thanks,

Thank you again for your advice, phusis,

Yes, as you guessed, I think I don't still know what is my ultimate preference, or I am not enough confident with my preference.

For people who prefer the speakers that Stereophile ignores, (in this case ATC and JBL high end), the only place to know what the other people think is the forum like here. I searched a lot, but I couldn't find any professional review for SCM300 or DD67000, except one professional recording magazine. That is actually why I joined this forum recently. Thank you.