I have narrowed my search to two speakers:
Vandersteen 2CE Signature and the Energy Veritas series (2.3i or 2.4i). I have not yet demoed them, but I am in the process of setting up an appointment. The 2.4's are over my budget but can be had for 2 grand or so, used from audiogon. The dealer that I will be demoing at does not have them on the floor and will have to order a pair in hopes that I like them and buy them. But the thing is, is that I will not be buying from them so I feel bad about making him order a 3-4 thousand dollar speaker.

To be sure that I should even consider these speakers, who here has had experience with the veritas series, preferabley the 2.3i/2.4i, or who owns them and what is your opinion? I will be comparing them to the Vandersteen 2CE Sigs and would like to know which may be better suited for music. If the veritas are just that much better than the Vandees, I may stretch my budget and search for a pair of them for the best price. I do know that there is going to be someone who is going to tell me to just go out and listen to them, but I don't want that. Like I said, I will eventually give them a demo, but I would like feedback from those who know them. Thanks!