Hi Ricky
Of course sound is in the ear of the beholder.
To my ears though, yes, it wouldn't even be a close run thing. I'd personally put them up in the Proac range with something like a D80.
The D80 has a similar 'presence' in the bass to these.
I prefer the tonal balance of these speakers to the D80's though.. which I found a little hard at the top. Some would call it the other way depending on preference.
It's horses for courses though, and everybody has a different opinion when it comes to speakers, and rightly so.
The speakers (and I) are based in Milton Keynes.
Audition welcome if you fancy a trip and a coffee.