I auditioned the 2's a few weeks ago. And, I have to agree with a lot of the points your mention. I auditioned them using a Rega Jupiter, Rega Pre and the big C-J SS Amp. I have to agree that there is a lot of detail in the tweeter and the imgae pretty good. But, the bottom end is where they fall short. I thought the bass was a little "woody" sounding and they don't like to play loud. The dealer told me that they had about 50-75 hours on them, so they are not fully broken in yet which could account for the "woody" sound. When I cranked up the volume (not enough to damage the speaker), the woofer was just about flying out of the speaker, but they where not getting any louder. In fact, it was moving so much, my wife made a comment about it; a first. The sound wasn't destorted, just no more volume.
I also had the chance to audition the Osprey's in the same system. I really liked the Osprey's, and almost purchased them, but they are too tall for my setup.
I had a few conversations with Pat at Meadowlark last month and he is a really nice guy. He' likes to talk so be prepared if you ever have the urge or need to talk to him. And, he is willing to do custom finished on any speaker in the line. Something to keep in mind when the WAF factor pops up.
While I liked the ash finish on the Osprey's, I was a little bit disappointed with the cherry finish on the 2's. A thought that they could have done a little better job with veneer matching. I'm a woodworker, so I might be a little more strict on something like this.
Overall, I have to agree with you. They are a very nice speaker for the money. And, should work well in small to mid size rooms.
I also had the chance to audition the Osprey's in the same system. I really liked the Osprey's, and almost purchased them, but they are too tall for my setup.
I had a few conversations with Pat at Meadowlark last month and he is a really nice guy. He' likes to talk so be prepared if you ever have the urge or need to talk to him. And, he is willing to do custom finished on any speaker in the line. Something to keep in mind when the WAF factor pops up.
While I liked the ash finish on the Osprey's, I was a little bit disappointed with the cherry finish on the 2's. A thought that they could have done a little better job with veneer matching. I'm a woodworker, so I might be a little more strict on something like this.
Overall, I have to agree with you. They are a very nice speaker for the money. And, should work well in small to mid size rooms.