I've listened to the entire line of Connoisseur speakers. I own the M60ti.

The C-9 can't touch the M60ti's clarity in the mids, detail in the highs, or tightness in the bass.

I find it very odd that you thought the C-9 sounded better than the Veritas though. ????? What did you like about the C-9 better than the Veritas 2.2 or 2.4?