There are huge differences between the speakers you mention, even though some of them are in similar price ranges. If you are looking to make a final purchase, I suggest you consider the history of the respective companies with regards to introducing updates and new models as well as older models being upgradeable. The track record of some of these companies is they introduce a new model with the same name but called (sic) Series 8 and as it turns out Series 6 and Series 7 cannot be upgraded. Some people will shrug off this kind of thing, saying that's sales/business, but it does not show respect for the people who purchased your products in the first place. There are indeed times when an older model cannot be upgraded, but hopefully this sort of thing is not done very often. My point is, the design of such expensive products should be reasonably mature and well thought out such that upgrades are not frequent nor does one always have to purchase the new model in lieu of upgrading. Basically, the designer should get it right the first time! A radical concept, huh?
There are other considerations, such as your room, listening preferences, and associated equipment. Rarely does one start with a clean sheet of paper, so to speak.
I don't sell any of the speakers you mentioned but strongly suggest you try to audition the Rockports. The construction, fit and finish are at least as good as any of the others, and with the right associated equipment they can excel where the others fall short in performance. Contact me offline if you wish.
Brian
There are other considerations, such as your room, listening preferences, and associated equipment. Rarely does one start with a clean sheet of paper, so to speak.
I don't sell any of the speakers you mentioned but strongly suggest you try to audition the Rockports. The construction, fit and finish are at least as good as any of the others, and with the right associated equipment they can excel where the others fall short in performance. Contact me offline if you wish.
Brian