I have not bought this bookshelf speakers on Amazon, but with an external distributor. The box a little getting used to her on the size. I bought the box as the front speakers (pair) for my home theater. The box was recorded by me about 30 hours and must say that the sound characteristics in relation to the new condition has changed to positive. The voices and sound effects are crisp and detailed. The bass performance could be something more for me personally, compared to your size. Operated the box on a Harman Kardon AVR. The volume level of the box, so to speak "rumpus proven". One should sit about 2 feet away from the box, in order to hear their full potential. All in all it is a potent loudspeaker is also excellent to use in home theater.
