I've had X2's for over a year. I can't compare them to other spatial models as I've only heard them briefly at shows. But the X2's are great. They pretty much do it all. Big sound, full range, smooth and detailed. A big factor for me with the X2's was the modularity. Makes it much easier to handle them. I'm getting too old for large, mega weight speakers. The roughly 45 lb. X2 modules are enough. Unfortunately, I need to let them go soon as I'm losing my listening room (to spouses hobby, I lost). but I would recommend them highly to anyone. I've owned many speakers in their price range, they are more than competitive.