Everybody I know, who has tried open baffle designs, quit them once the novelties wore off.
That has been my experience too. The Linkwitzs were the one exception but like the rest it takes more flexibility with room placement that I'm willing to give up anymore. I've owned Martin Logan speakers that I enjoyed, especially with piano, but they never cut the mustard with all types music. My only exception are di/ripole subs, I've heard some really nice units with music.
