You really need to listen to these yourselves...all are great brands. depending on what you listen to, your other electronics and room acoustics one may prove more appropriate to you personally. You should try to find a dealer that would allow audition in your own home with your own components.

personally. ive had B&W for years. nice warm. Im now with Martin Logan, wich are a whole other animal, but i love them . Good listening

Thanks for your input naparover. I love the quest for stereo stuff and almost hate to buy for fear of ending it...