You should really get the Quads you are eyeing.
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&1276373166&openfrom&2&4#2
Give them the required break-in of 200+ hours and let me know what you think about the bass. Patience will be rewarded with superb sound. The Quad 12Ls are amazing speakers.
