I agree. I am personally looking at those mod'd BIC's, the ascend 170's, JM lab chorus, phasetech teatro, or the axiom M3's if I choose to go with bookshelves in the front. I can listen to the JM's and phasetech's in a store, the others I'd have to order and take a chance

I have heard nothing bad about any of the above speakers. The EFE's are highly touted if you take a look at some other forums.
Good luck,
Pat