The first pair I had were floor standers (similar to the 3XRS I think). They were fantastic and I am generally of the view that floorstanders are good value because they do not require stands and take up no more space than standmounts. However, I am a big fan of Omega's Alnico driver. Even though the speaker volume of my Super 7 Alnico monitor is less it is certainly not bass shy. Furthermore, what bass there is it tight and rhythmic. I was listening to Rickie Lee Jones Girl at Her Volcano the other day and the dynamics and slam on Under the Boardwalk were awesome. Imaging is fantastic but you do have to pull them into the room and away from walls to get the massive soundstage. On balance I feel my current model is significantly better that the first with no obvious compromise in the bass department.
Now an Omega floorstander with the Alnico drivers .........:drool: