I considered Klipsch References early "in the hunt." I also had a short listen the the Synergy's at Best Buy. As far as the models go I had to get to the RB-35 before I felt stuff was coming together. Also liked the RF-7 but way out of my budget. As you say they do play big and dynamic. I backed off because I felt the horn tweeters were going to be too shrill for the long haul listening session. I noticed cymbal crashes made me grimace...very clear presentation but just TOO much. That said I wonder if they would be just fine in a large and very sound-dampened room.

Randy