I auditioned the Fidelio's and ended up getting a pair of Parsifal Encores only because I was placing the speakers way into the room. My understanding is that because of the rear firing woofer they need to be somewhat close to the rear wall to really enhance the bass. This was true when I listened to them, closer to the back wall increased bass response. I thought they were great sounding speakers! Don't know if this helps at all, but thought I would pass along my experiance with the speakers.
