Do Thiel Audio CS3.7 Rock?


I currently have Esoteric MG20 speakers and while these are great on some types of music they really don't rock, just sound a bit too polite.

I hear a lot of good things about Theil CS3.7 speakers but more than a few reviewers mention the lack of bass. As it's difficult to get a demonstration here in the Netherlands I would need to go to the UK so some advance tips would be appreciated.

Chosen speakers would be paired with an Ayre V-5xe amp with K-5xeMP pre and Marantz Pearl CD player.

Thanks
zekezebra
While Thiel's might not be the last word in "punch" or anything else for that matter, I've never really thought of them lacking in that department, or any other for that matter. I think the appeal of Thiel, is the overall balance of all parameters. There are certainly some speakers that might do somewhat better in a specific area, but usually at the cost of doing things much worse in other areas.
Ayre and Thiels are a good combination. Thiels seem bright to those that use inferior equipment. Actually they are very good speakers and not bright at all. ..just looking at the suggestions above....sure you should listen to all, but certainly Thiels are better than B&W 802's which are dead and flat in comparison. (just one person's opinion)
I agree with Stringreen that the Thiels need great partnering equipment to sound it's best.

A buddy of mine paired the 3.7s with either a Hovland HP200 or a Leben pre (both tubed), and a Pass Labs X350.5 - totally not bright at all. In fact, it's very natural n quite neutral

It will rock pretty good unless you compare with speakers whose features are simply to rock
I have to agree with Stingreen. B&W's seem dead and flat to my ears also in comparison to the Thiels.
Does anyone think the Thiel 3.7 would mate well with an Edge NL12.1 amp (and a warm tubed preamp)? Thanks.