Around the same price bracket, i used to have Neumann KH120, APS Klasik 2020. I can say even if those 2 models are fantastic, the sceptres are more precise with a better stereo image and i can achieve better mixes with better translation with them, its really a great mixing tool. The only domain i found where these speakers do not excel is they emit a lil hiss when no music is playing like some other brands as well, but the super quality of sound and value make it for it and if you mix at 1 or 1.20 meter from them as you should, it will be really minor.