The encore could not be upgraded to the Ovation status because of the woofer enclosure that is larger.
Ovation deserve a much higher price and very rare on the used market if you ever find a pair of encore make sure that it is the latest version in asking the serial number and have an email at Verity Audio in Quebec city (very useful service)
The bass will be never boomy since you have a very good at least 100 WPC amplifier(SS) or even a tube amps (better match) also you could put your woofer in the front firing position
Ovation deserve a much higher price and very rare on the used market if you ever find a pair of encore make sure that it is the latest version in asking the serial number and have an email at Verity Audio in Quebec city (very useful service)
The bass will be never boomy since you have a very good at least 100 WPC amplifier(SS) or even a tube amps (better match) also you could put your woofer in the front firing position