Lived with them for a while and have loved working on them. It was immediately obvious that the high-end was far more comfortable to listen to over long mixing sessions compared to the JBL LSR305s I was used to. The upper range is incredibly precise and clear. But these bad boys pack a walloping bass punch too—very solid and lower than expected at first glance. I don't really want to get rid of them, but I could use the money to justify exploring other options. After a year and a half with these, I suspect there are speakers of comparable quality that would better fit my ear and space. I suppose it all comes down to personal preference and curiosity. Objectively, these speakers are fantastic.