I have heard Goldmund systems a couple of times. If you like the Goldmund sound, I feel, that the active speakers sound better. But you should listen yourself.
I have listened to those at the last year's Axpona. They sounded pretty decent. May be with different amps they will sound different, as I recall they were used with their new integrated. I think their price was around 70k, whether or not they are worth that price, is up to you.