Interesting about the used Vapors having cosmetic issues... Were they due to manufacturing or careless transport by fed ex or owners? The ones I saw at the shows were flawless.
I always look at the guts of the speaker. The drivers used, the crossovers, how solid the cabinets are. I think that Vapor uses top notch components that are also found in other speakers costing much more.
For me personally, spending $10k on speakers would involve me doing a month or two or research. I imagine there would be many many options out there.
I must say again though that if I had a large enough room, a pair of Nimbus would be on the short list.
There is a pair of Paradigm Tributes local to me for $3700. Pair them with a 2 JL subs and that might be the ticket for me.
There would be quite a few choices and options I would consider
