Sunnyjim,
I spent an hour with the Kestrel 2's at my dealers and they were nothing short of amazing. I haven't had a chance to compare them to the Chameleons but I have compared them to the Thiel 1.6's and I thought that while they were both good, I preferred the sound of the Kestrels. They were a little more smooth but with a little less detail. Bass response was great, as was imaging and soundstage. It is very compelling. I guess it all comes down to what you prefer. If you've heard the swift or old kestrels, the new Kestrel sounds a little like those but with a fuller range, better dynamics, and quite a bit more detail. Just better overall. I hope this helps.
I spent an hour with the Kestrel 2's at my dealers and they were nothing short of amazing. I haven't had a chance to compare them to the Chameleons but I have compared them to the Thiel 1.6's and I thought that while they were both good, I preferred the sound of the Kestrels. They were a little more smooth but with a little less detail. Bass response was great, as was imaging and soundstage. It is very compelling. I guess it all comes down to what you prefer. If you've heard the swift or old kestrels, the new Kestrel sounds a little like those but with a fuller range, better dynamics, and quite a bit more detail. Just better overall. I hope this helps.