I have owned mine for just over two years. They are great with rock. I have seen people in an obvious state of awe when I play LCD Soundsystem's Sound of Silver on my digital rig. I own the same record on vinyl and though I generally prefer vinyl, the deep bass synth is more punchy with the digital version imo. Two other great records-yes on vinyl-to audition the O/93's with are Soul Coughing's Ruby Vroom and Sneaker Pimps' Becoming X.
The O/93's are extremely sensitive to placement in the corners-every half inch from the sidewalls and front wall matters. They will amaze in a small room. For larger rooms, the O/96 is even more impressive. I have listened to both and if I had a larger room, I would get the O/96's. The 93's are arguably more refined and coherent, the 96's are simply engaging like no other speaker I have ever heard, again just imho.
Also, despite the naysayers, at least with my amp, an ARC Ref150SE, they are extremely sensitive to speaker cable choice. I tried six top brands and heard distinct differences with each, some seemed to throttle the 93's and others allowed them to do their thing. I ended up with Cardas Clear.
The O/93's are extremely sensitive to placement in the corners-every half inch from the sidewalls and front wall matters. They will amaze in a small room. For larger rooms, the O/96 is even more impressive. I have listened to both and if I had a larger room, I would get the O/96's. The 93's are arguably more refined and coherent, the 96's are simply engaging like no other speaker I have ever heard, again just imho.
Also, despite the naysayers, at least with my amp, an ARC Ref150SE, they are extremely sensitive to speaker cable choice. I tried six top brands and heard distinct differences with each, some seemed to throttle the 93's and others allowed them to do their thing. I ended up with Cardas Clear.