Ribbon Tweeters and Animal Hair

It depends on room acoustics. I used to like them better without the grills off in my old room, but now in my new house of stereo room, with plenty of diffusers, they sound more natural with the grills on.

Meant with the grills off, not without, stupid typing.

I have the 2ex as well.... great little speaker 

Thanks. My cats aren't interested in the speakers. Was more concerned about hair in the air getting into places it shouldn't. 

@baylinor I was considering moving to the towers, but might enjoy the 2-EX for the time being. No doubt the towers are louder and have the dedicated mid range, but they are an older design and I expect refresh in the next few years (hopefully with the Excel woofer and updated crossover to kill some resonances). I've been in contact with Dave F. regarding my options. If I'm not mistaken the RAAL in the tower is a 70-20 but fitted for a different face plate. 

@andrewkelley I love them. I am in trial period, and was considering moving to towers, but I might wait and upgrade later when an eventual redesign or new model comes. We shall see.