The Tektons will give you wonderful sound for the price. They are most certainly audiophile quality. The owner and chief engineer is available by email for questions. They will play even better with your sub. Your only problem with these and possibly other revealing speakers is your source. I recommend an upgrade, this doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune. There are affordable used CDP's out there to get you moving in the right direction.

Here's a wonderful write up on the open baffle design of Tekton's...

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazin...esign_ob45.htm