I'm considering a pair of these speakers. The reviews are fantastic and the owners here seem very pleased. I hope that some of the owners here can help me make up my mind. My questions:
1) How do these puppies do with rock music. I listen to everything from Diana Krall to Coldplay to Live to Led Zepplin and on occasion even heavier music. My volume level is not excessive though, perhaps just too loud to speak over normally but not moshpit loud. Let's call it "cleaning the house/weekend chores" level. Mostly the level will be relatively moderate and also used for 2-channel HT (sub is not a concern yet...I'll get one later if required). I'm sure my daughter will love "Dora the Explorer" tv through these so my worry is the music, not HT and TV.
2) I have a large room - 14' x 23' with 8.5' ceiling. Hardwood floor with one carpet and two sofas. I see it's recommend to use these on a carpeted floor. Would a small carpet square under each speaker be enough? Will having a TV in the center destroy the affect these speakers are known for?
3) I use a ~15W differential tube amp. I doubt this is any problem, but it has 4, 8, and 16 ohm outputs. What would be best?
4) Are these "bright"? One thing I hate is pronounced brightness. A big reason I like tube amps. I don't want a speaker that can get too bright and is one reason I've not gone with horns.
TIA for any insight, it's much appreciated.