I am a major MBL fan - they're one of two speakers that I want to try/have - the others being apogee scintillas.
MBL's - closest thing to live musical imaging. Authentic sound dispersion - and that was my opinion after hearing them at a couple of shows.
I spoke to the MBL designer who I joked with over a 30% discount - he's promised me that if I get the whole system! - here's wishing.
BTW did you try out the Boulders? I quite like the MBL amps - HP of absolute sounds took the view that they were the best match for the speakers.