MBL is without doubt going to be my endgame speakers. I have auditioned all the different sizes in the range and seriously they are all impressive. Basically, the multidirectional tech not only works, it is amazing. It is open and the soundstage is very wide plus believe me it can go loud and give you that sense of scale. Even the standmount models are impressive, try the 120, it will shock you.
Seriously, when you have a chance audition MBL, try every size, it will blow you away! I have auditioned everything from the 126 all the way up to the 101 E MKII. I have never heard anything better since. The multidirectional tech is legit.