They need Rabos period. Huge difference. Also if you want to enjoy music equalize them. They are too flat for rock and pop. Even some classical. However stick an equalizer on them and you can transform them into any speaker you want. I own three pair. They should be amazing. One of my favorite speakers. I've had magnepan 2.6, infinity wtlc, infinity intermezzo 2.6p, vandersteen 2c, jbl l100, infinity crescendo and on and on. If these don't sound amazing playing all genres with Rabos, and eq then something is wrong get them fixed they are worth it.