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Best-front ported monitor speakers?
I was in the same situation and went with Tyler Acoustic Tylos -- and am very happy. There are lots of reviews here if you're interested.Von Schweikert VR-1s are closed boxes (except for a little pressure release "port" in back, but not realy a po... 
What happen to finishing speakers like furniture?
Try Tyler Acoustics -- stunning and flawless woodwork. The cabinets are thick and solid -- almost like a rock. These speakers are American craftsmanship at its best. When the speaker is at high volume I can barely feel any vibration coming through... 
What to add to my system for best sound?
I have a cheap $100 CD player (Yamaha - which I hope to upgrade soon) and a pair of Klipsch speakers I bought 8 years ago for $300 (your Axioms are better). I just bought a Jolida 1501rc integrated hybrid amp (tube pre-amp and ss amp) and was amze... 
Soliloquy or Von Schweikert VR-1
Thanks for all the input -- it seems like both the Soliloquy and Von Schkweiert's are great monitors, but the consensus seems to be that the VSA will do better in a cabinet aginst the wall. I did download the user's manual for the Soliloquys and t...