Blair, I think you and I will be among the first to try fully active M5s. FULLY active! With 3 amps and a DSP built into each one!! And a linear power supply with an OhSoSexy toroid!!! Imagine the curves on that one. Bass will be OhSoTight with deep, wide, tall soundstage and images in glorious 3D.

House of the Rising Sone
Out in the mid or far field
Dedicated mid-woofers are over-rated