Exactly my point. For the record, I also auditioned them on stands and in open space, with a friend, and he ended up getting the 225, which did perform a bit better.
Had a pair of 225, they have almost 3 db lower sensitvity than the 220.
Theres is no used atm
I have wanted to try them bi amped with a power full amp but it's not cheap
Behringer EPQ304 gets to bright agressive at high levels other new 4 channel amps are expensive,2x2 channel amps are more expensive, i don't excatly have a pre amp so even if i can find what i need, i might only be able to afford 2 of the 4 things i would need/want, the speakers, the amp(s),the preamp and extra cable for bi wiring, the speakers need a lively dynamic amp with good bass
50 watt pr channel is not enough, there has to be some extra "clean" power to make the speakers sing