This is a follow-up to my unique query for standmounts that would match my new cherry bedroom furniture. Well, after listening to JM Lab Chorus S, Energy Veritas 2.1, Monitor Gold, Paradigm 20 v3, and others (although I couldn't find Wharfedale), I ended up with the Von Schweikert VR1 in African Hazelwood, which even though they have a real cherry wood veneer, the hazelwood was a spot-on match for our armoire. In addition, with their lustrous finish, these puppies have a very high WAF...always a good thing. I only briefly considered ordering a pair of MMG's for fun but with a vintage Marantz 2230 with a measly 30wpc as it's end drive unit, I thought otherwise. The clincher was when I was able to negotiate an exceptional deal from a very accommodating dealer: $675 vs. $995 list. That's less than used ones on Audiogon.
http://vonschweikert.com/vr1.html

What a great little speaker this is kids. Different from my B&W's, but as RGA so astutely opined, that's what I was looking for. I hooked them up to my main system for a spin and was just blown away by their imaging, spaciousness, and off axis response. They just disappear. Liquid mids, smooth highs, and more bass extension than any 13lb speaker has a right to (more accurate than the Veritas but more punch than the Monitor's or Paradigms). Beautiful construction too that ranks right up there with B&W's. When driven by the Marantz, man they are just sooo smoooooth. Perfect for the bedroom. They come in velvet bags and Albert Von Schweikert includes an autographed frequency response graph for each speaker measured before being packaged. Cool.

Anyway, thanks again for all your help. I learn more from this place than in any mag or shop.

Now I need stands! Any suggestions guys/gals? Under $150/pair if possible.