i used to like apogee because they had excellent midrange, and big stage. They had superb bass, especially midbass and weight for tympani and drums, unlike any other. But then I heard 4 dual FLHs which all matched Henk’s apogee grands equally on that parameter, plus added the lower level detail and micro dynamics and textures that came from faster, lower grip requiremen dual 15 inchers backed with low watt SET texture.
The midrange and openness can be retained, bettered, or worsened based on which driver and horn configuration is used.
i find things below dual FLH like angle woofer or down firing etc a sought compromise in the bass. Hybrid active is sh@t.