I think the R11’s sound incredible. I auditioned many speakers over the last year and I’ve found nothing that comes close for 5k new.
I’m using them in a 13’ x 11’ room and I don’t think they have too much bass. As a matter of fact, I originally purchased the R7’s from Audiodoctor and thought they were slightly anemic on the low end. So I returned them back to Dave and upgraded to the R11. I know he takes a lot of abuse here, but he’s been really great to work with!
I’m also using a Kef R400b sub crossed over at about 40Hz. I can’t actually "tell" there is a sub in my room until I turn it off. I played "Hotel California" from the Hell Freezes Over record, and you can really feel those kick drums in the beginning of the song. Maybe I just got lucky, but I don’t see what all the fuss is about re: sub integration.
They are just a very exciting speaker overall, and I find they have just enough detail without sounding too bright or harsh. They also image very well.
I’m pretty smitten right now. Over the next six months I plan on an amp upgrade (possibly the Hegel H190) and adding a Rega RP3 TT.
Cheers!
Joe