Great write up & yes B&W speakers are on the warm side.
It sounds like you only visited 1 shop? and in central where the price will be alot more than say mong kok.
My advice to people looking for high end speakers is this:Visit a bunch of shops and haggle alittle, there is in most cases some great deals to be had, also for expats you should consider the 2nd hand market as most will leave after a couple of years enyway.
Will.