Thanks for responses!
I will try my best to explain the characteristics I am looking for in a speaker. The Wilson Sophias caught my ear because they were so engaging and detailed, but never clinical. The Paradigm Sigs were relatively boring sounding.
I suppose I am trying to get the most involving, musical, detailed, airy, smooth speakers I can find under $15,000.
I don't know if those descriptions work together thought.
Thanks
Chris