For me the AE's are a no brainer, although I have not heard the Dynaudios. The AE's work brilliantly with my (ageing) Cyrus CD & Pre/Power combo and would expect them to also pair well with your 8vs2.
They are very flexible with positioning, due to the front firing slot port, and give a well extended & weighty bass response without ever becoming bloated or boomy, just tuneful and controlled. Mids & highs are clean, crisp and clear, and although could not be described as warm sounding speakers, I find them easy on the ear and involving with a wide open soudstage and excellent imaging. They perform well at low volumes too which is for me is a must.
They have superb build quality and fish, and personally I think they are pretty sexy looking too, but then I also think that of Nigella Lawson as well so each to his own! They would also benefit greatly with the addition of addition of a power amp or PSX-R to your 8vs2 in the future if you so wanted.
I have had or even just heard more speakers than I care to remember over the years and my main speakers are currently a pair of B&W 805S, which I love, but when I switch to the AE's I wonder to myself if I really need anything more.
Apologies if this is sounding like an advert and I'm sure some people may feel differently about them and prefer other speakers instead, I can only say that I love them and if you are buying blind then you can buy with confidence, I sure you will not be disappointed.
Good luck, whatever you decide on.