Although I've never heard the LFRs (hopefully they will be set up at the factory for the Sep bash, ha!) from what I've read in several reviews, these are a special species of speakers that require some deep pockets to own.
From the reviews here & elsewhere, I have no doubt that they will 'compare' (compete?? - there's that term again) favourably within their price range. There is no reason that they shouldn't given their design, fine build quality & unique omni-directional sound stage.
The only wrinkle with the article is the typical bashing back at that time in the 'Discussion Thread' where Dale didn't tolerate any BS - in fact called it slanderous (Post #27). He certainly didn't need me to jump in!!