Vandersteen 1Ci, Tekton Lore Reference, or Fritzspeaks Grove for a small room


I have not had the time to devote to listening to my system for a few years... Now that I am retired, I want to set up a system in a small room (12 X 14).  I am leaning toward small floorstanders so I don't have to mess with stands.  I am considering the Vandersteen 1Ci and the Tekton Lore Reference--but I see that the Fritz Grove is on special for $800, so they are also under consideration.  My amp is a Cayin A50T EL 34 tube integrated.  The nearest Vandersteen dealer is a couple of hours from my house, so I am able to listen to them.  I sent an inquiry to Tekton over a week ago, and have not heard back--I had the same problem lack of communication with them several years ago, when inquiring about the original Lores.  On the other hand, I have talked with Fritz several times in the past, and he goes out of his way to discuss his products.  At one time I did demo one of his older products, a MTM design.  I am hesitant to contact him yet about the Groves, until I am reasonably sure I would purchase them--He is so accommodating, that I feel guilty if I don't purchase something! 

At at any rate, I am looking for something that would work well in my small (basement) room, that has a reasonably wide sweet spot (two or three seats).  Thanks in advance for all input!

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Paying for a review could be a bad thing if there was extra incentive for the review to be positive. It could also be the designer was having trouble finding a willing reviewer. I own the basic Lore and to me it's a very good speaker, but it sounds alot different than traditional hi fi speakers. I also had them in a small 10x12 bedroom halfway blocked by a bed so they couldn't really breathe and open up. Currently I'm using Paradigm Atom v3 (paired with a 3w tube amp) in this space with great results.
If you just want the highest fidelity for yourself and are uninterested in sharing the experience, get a good pair of earphones.  You'll be amazed.
I own both the Sony MDR-7506 and Sennhesier hd58x, but just use these plugged directly into a cell phone. I'm looking at headphone amps.
brother in law has Vandersteen 1ci with a lovely analog front end and Tube and SS electronics by Odyssey...sweet sound in an almost identical size room to yours.

enjoy your search and the music

and IMO there is NEVER a good reason to pay for a review....