I am an owner, so I'm prejudiced. The Vandersteens replaced a pair of Audio Physic Avanti III. The Vandersteens are better. They have more detail, sound more natural and are completely full range. I think they strike a good balance between "analytical" and "musical". They also sound good with all types of music. I can crank them (I know they won't play as loud as some speakers given their first order crossovers, but they play as loud as I would ever want) or play them soft. I think they are an excellent long-term choice.
