Magnepan, Ohm, Spatial or ??

off-topic:

Dog #2 is a brindle! *VBS*  Ours is a Plott/Pitt mix, smart and loves everyone.  Loves anything edible more...;)

Happy to see the Ohms are still in contention....

My original Ohm Walsh 2s don't need any breathing space but I give it to them. Panels? They need a lot of room away from walls. Just my experience.

The placement of a speaker is critical to its sound. The idea is not to equalize or change the characteristics of the speaker by placing it in different positions,but to get the speaker to interact as little as possible with the room.
The Larsens speakers where designed in a real house in a real room.
You should take advantage of their risk free trial period.
For more info Drvinyl.net or Audioskies

@asvjerry three dogs. Two Danes and one Mastiff. They absorb a lot of sound... and food.

Talked to Richard Vandersteen last night. He was not helpful - told me to get the Treo CT. LOL.

My wife couldn’t get to Anticables this week to see the Spatials so going to try again in 2 weeks.

Ordered the Ohm 1000s.  Three month turnaround according to John.  He's sending color samples.  

Ohms are very special speakers, IF you can give them the breathing space they need. If not, I’d go with a good electrostatic or panel speaker

 You won't be any better off with a panel speaker. They need as much or more breathing room than most others.

Oz