This review was definitely a bit over the top, more Stereophile-like than what I have come to expect from Erin, a bit disappointed. And indeed, what happened to the other “best ever” speakers Erin has reviewed? They must be feeling quite betrayed right now
… not taking anything away from KEF though, they are clearly well engineered designs.
I also really do wonder if Erin had heard something like the 8C (that I believe he also gushed over) same time as the Blades, if he would have had same opinion? As I have come to experience in my end game journey, acoustic memory fades very quickly.