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.