I know the room greatly effects the sound of speakers, but I am no expert in this regard so I can't help you there.
I listened to the 2Ce's. The Thiel 1.6's were a huge upgrade. I then listened to the B&W 703's and they smoked the Thiel's but were a bit harsh to me. I then listened to the 804's and they were downright beautiful. I listened to the Nautilus 805's and the treble and midrange were even better than the 804's but you definitely would need a subwoofer. The Signature 805's are like nothing I've ever heard. They are beautiful They would cost you the same as the 804's minus stands. The bass on the Signature 805's is substantial so you could get by without a subwoofer for a good while.
Listen. See what you like. One thing I've learned reading posts like these is that everybody's tastes and likes are very different. You have to be happy. It's your system and no one elses. Best regards!
I listened to the 2Ce's. The Thiel 1.6's were a huge upgrade. I then listened to the B&W 703's and they smoked the Thiel's but were a bit harsh to me. I then listened to the 804's and they were downright beautiful. I listened to the Nautilus 805's and the treble and midrange were even better than the 804's but you definitely would need a subwoofer. The Signature 805's are like nothing I've ever heard. They are beautiful They would cost you the same as the 804's minus stands. The bass on the Signature 805's is substantial so you could get by without a subwoofer for a good while.
Listen. See what you like. One thing I've learned reading posts like these is that everybody's tastes and likes are very different. You have to be happy. It's your system and no one elses. Best regards!