I liked what I heard from both. Two of us have discussed doing an audition of the Spatial Hologram 1 or 2. I believe I'll eventually take advantage of the 45 day audition on the 2. ( 12" version) The 15" version is simply too big for either of my rooms. The caveat being, ( if returned ) there is a 10% restock fee, plus shipping costs of course. Still easily worth the risk on the strength of what I heard at RMAF.
I actually preferred the Holograms...EP changed their house sound a bit, and it now sounds a bit too etched for my taste. The Holograms, on the other hand, were fluid and...well, beautifully spatial.

They also have more balls than I expected.
Had a chance to talk to Clayton Shaw for a while...he seems to be a really up front guy, for what that's worth, and he's obviously very good at what he does...I think the Holograms are my next purchase, once I raise the funds...