The most cohesive image I've heard at home was from Quad ESL63.
The most believable Soundstage was from Magnepan MMG (and I had owned larger versions).
Neither replicated live performances for me, where acoustic performances often competed with reinforcement amplification. Both had real problems that lead me to smaller, dynamic drivers.
At this (late) stage of the game, tone and dynamics trump the illusion of players in my music room.
I've never liked the sound of having the players in my room. That suggests that the acoustics of my room are dominating those of the recording. I prefer my room to be transformed into the one where the recording was made.
Take me there!