I thought they sounded unrealistic - they played some piano music and the high notes were fired out of the speaker like a machine gun. I remember literally bracing myself for the "attack". Very fatiguing. Just one man's opinion.
Isn’t that interesting! I have a good friend who thought the new Botticelli’s were the best speaker he has ever heard...and by a country mile! If it weren’t for the crazy high price, he would own them immediately. I haven’t heard them, but I know that my friend has pretty good hearing and loads of experience in the high end. Not saying that your opinion is in any way wrong, just amazing how different two a’philes opinion of the same speaker and set up can be.
Just goes to show you, that under all circumstances, it is best to hear gear for yourself in your own room and with your own set up....otherwise be prepared for a costly disappointment.