Vivid Audio alternatives

KEF Reference line. KEF Blades if you have the space to the outside of the speakers.  I had the Kiya 45 in mind for my space but thought the KEF Reference line was close to it for lower cost.

Vivid is coming out with new new monitor speaker that may pass your WAF test. 

https://www.soundstageglobal.com/index.php/shows-events/tokyo-international-audio-show-2019-tokyo-japan/902-tias-2019-laurence-dickie-outside-and-mostly-inside-the-new-vivid-audio-kaya-s12

@kenjit

If sound quality is not infinitely more important than looks you are not an audiophile.

Thank you. I resemble that remark.

@gabbabe The Yamaha NS5000 does not sound like a Vivid, but I think is just as good. Do some research on it or PM me and I can pass along some info. I demoed the following speakers before deciding on the Yamaha.

Magico A3
TAD ME1
KEF Reference 1
Paradigm Persona 3F and 5F
Vandersteen Treo CT
Vivid Kaya 90

All of the above were excellent, look nice, and I would have been happy with any of them. All of these speaker manufacturers make their own drivers, which I like. The Yamaha just seemed a bit better for very long hours of daily listening in my home office. It is also the most life like speaker I have heard. The 3 drivers being of the same material could be the cause of that.