Speakers which always sound good


This is brought up because I'm home shopping, but I'm not actually looking for speakers right now, so please don't take this as a request for advice so much as opinions.

As I shop for homes I've realized how few are really equipped for the audiophile.  Too many fireplaces and windows and damn kitchens and bathrooms placed completely inappropriately for us! :-)

And as you may know, I'm a big fan of appropriate room treatments.

So, wanted to step away from this world for a bit and ask, what are speaker brands that you feel always work?  Or at least, work really well without having to think about the room acoustics or placements?  Reminder that this is 99% of the buying public.  We who have laser line levelers, a closet full of measurement microphones and a chair which bolts our head into a fixed location may not believe it is true, but this is the majority of the buying public. 

What do we, the audiophile community recommend to them to actually be helpful in getting them as many positive music listening experiences as possible?

Best,

Erik
erik_squires
Someone mentioned Larsen 9 and I just read the review in TAS. They do seem to work in many rooms.

Kii Three is also less affected by the room than many others. Probably Magnepan also.
asvjerry...This is off-topic, but have you ever read James Joyce's "Ulysses"?
My opinion go to speakers. B&W 804 d and Vandersteen 2ce.
Used as reference points for setting up rooms and auditioning electronics.
I just moved and my Ohm 1000s went from a smallish 13X14X10' room to a larger open-plan room that is 18' long with vaulted ceilings and open to a dining room at one side. They still sound great. That said, as with the original room, I had to experiment with their placement -- small positioning changes made dramatic differences, but once that was done I have been very pleased with the results.