Martin Logan ESL 9 CLASSIC

I'm having an issue w/ my sellers side on the site here...I responded to your question though - mine are still available, let me know if you want to discuss further! 

Yes, I am seeking validation for the possible purchase of Martin Logan Esl 9 classic. I have owned several loudspeakers in the past. VANDERSTEEN 4A's( incredible bass slam) Thiel Cs 3.5 ( transparent and neutral), Apogee Duetta Sig( magical midrange) and Acoustat 2 plus 2(an electrostatic that could rock!).  It is the ribbon and electrostatic speakers I have owned that impressed me the most. I listen now to a wide variety of music but I still want a loudspeaker that can for the lack of a better word, BOOGIE!! My budget is 6 grand new or within a couple years old used. Any Ideas my fellow "goners"? 

You created 2 threads about the same speakers?! Might make the discussion difficult to follow.
I own a pair of Classic ESL 9. Yes, they can rock - as you said, BIG sound and, at least in my room, weighty, satisfying low end. They also like to be cranked up. But as you know, the sound depends a lot on the room and amplifier, especially for big dipoles like these. Oh, and not to forget the recording, hugely important. Older, not so great recorded rock like Deep purple for example sound OK, but nothing too impressive. At the opposite of the spectrum - nothing to do with rock or hip hop but to give you an idea of their ability to play something dynamic with clean and punchy percussion - something like the album "Asian Roots" by TakeDake & John Kaizan Neptune sounds mesmerizing.