My Vienna Acoustics Beethovens circa 2000-2004 have that slightly recessed mid from around 6-800hz to around 3khz is a smiley face. I'd owned the Kef R105/3 for around 12 years before buying them (ruler flat response) so when I'd swap the VA's in and turn the volume up so vocals sounded the same the VA's sounded so much more impressive and detailed in the highs and lows specifically because of the recessed mids. I've bought and sold at least a half dozen more expensive speakers since but the VA beethovens stay in my living room.
speakers that are a little laid back in the mids
I'm just curious what full range speaker people have found where the mids, voices etc are not so up front. I have had my share of speakers and some I considered to be very good but over time seem to be on top of you. Not necessarily harsh however. My room is 13 x 16 and I have used tubes and ss.