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Undoubtedly. They have some real weight to the bottom end when cranked. They are good at low listening volumes, but really do wake up when they're a bit louder. I tend to do most of my listening at 55-60dbs from my listening position because I'm in an apartment. If I crank turn go up to about 65, they sound really alive.
There are lots of reviews out there that I feel sum them up really well. Once you've bought quality stands, its much of muchness cost wise anyway. I'd buy the tower's over the bookshelves, but I'm obviously biased.
Oh - they really don't like poor recordings. Like at all.
JB
Yes, they've been discontinued. Think they had too much overlap in their compact floorstanders. I don't know if you're into mahogany, but Totem cabinet finishing is top notch. The mahogany is gorgeous in person.
I paid $2200 USD after tax, so at ~$1500 USD for those with free shipping? I'd say that's a great buy. As are the Sky bookshelves they have on sale. Same drivers and crossover, just smaller cabinet.
They're very compact, too, here's a photo for reference: B&W 607s and LS50 Meta's on 24" stands.