re, Avanti III: following on A/kinesis' & Soix's comments above, I would add two points.
1) speakers seems to require power amplification well above their price "level"; for example, a S-Line Kraft 250 class A introduced mid-bass clarity and lower bass extension that was perceptibly slightly lacking (note: slightly). But this amp costs more than a pair of Avantis.
2) I found room positioning critical for mid-bass. I ended up settling (at a friend's, so am not living with the Avantis) for speakers firing onto the long end, well into the room (8-9ft), with very slight toe-in -- barely perceptible.
Cheers!
1) speakers seems to require power amplification well above their price "level"; for example, a S-Line Kraft 250 class A introduced mid-bass clarity and lower bass extension that was perceptibly slightly lacking (note: slightly). But this amp costs more than a pair of Avantis.
2) I found room positioning critical for mid-bass. I ended up settling (at a friend's, so am not living with the Avantis) for speakers firing onto the long end, well into the room (8-9ft), with very slight toe-in -- barely perceptible.
Cheers!