two channel speaker/equipment consultant

+1 Fatdaddys and jayctoy comments.  It's quite possible that the speakers need a lot more playing time to come to full bloom.

+1 inagroove. Learn to trust your own ears on what you like.

You just need to listen.To hear many speakers check out Axpona convention that’ meets annually in Chicago.I own Wilson very dynamic speaker.A very detailed speaker with great midrange is Vandersteen 

mjsch@042655!

Mike

Hello, @mikeyb9115 Many of us love our favorite advisors and dealers.  For me, Bill Parish at GTT Audio stands way out.  He is honest and knowledgeable, very friendly and helpful, available by phone, and oh yes has the very best equipment!

Good Luck!  There is so much great stuff out there...hard to decide on your own!  My system today would be nowhere what it is without Bill's guidance.

fastfreight, 

I couldn't disagree more....most dealers push what they sell and he's no exception. An individual's ears are their best consultant.  

Most dealer carry brands that they think their customers will like, subject to availability if the brand in the area. So a dealer will carry a portfolio of brands to please as many of his target clientele. His job, and to be successful, is to sell equipment that fits the needs and desires of his customers, to make them really happy and come back. I know a few of these. They will go so far as to recommend something to a client that they don’t sell.

Now what happens at Best Buy and poorly run low end audio stores, that’s a different story.