Well since you are pricing things in Loons (Canadian $ for those unfamillar with the slang term) I am assuming you live in Canada.

If that is the case I am surprised that you have not given your local Canadian PSB a listen. The alpha is great for the money and the Image series is a even better value.

It is clear that you are aiming at wide soundstage stereo only music.

You gave a very fair (and close to my impression of the Maggies) so I figure that you may like the same type of sound I like.

I had a pair of psb 2b and I loved the sound and mostly the soundstage.

I now own a pair of B&W 601 with a asw 300 sub for my stereo room. Next I will upgrade to the Triangle titan 202.