Thanks to everyone who responded. So it sounds like these smaller drivers are capable of reproducing low bass but the real kicker is at what volume level they will be able to do it in without imploding on themselves.
I think the smallest driver array I would ever consider in a tower speaker based on my own listening habits would be one that has two 7" drivers but only if I could hear them in a similar sized room as my own before hand. If presented with that opportunity to hear such a speaker I would be sure to have a few of my well recorded rock cd's on hand to see how they hold up as the volume level increased.
So far during my own search, the two speakers that have stood out in the crowd that fall into the category of this thread that I would consider are the Aerial 7T and the Monitor Audio PL300. I am lucky enough to have a dealer within driving distance who offers both brands but I have a sneaky suspicion that they won't have these models sitting on the floor for review.
I think the smallest driver array I would ever consider in a tower speaker based on my own listening habits would be one that has two 7" drivers but only if I could hear them in a similar sized room as my own before hand. If presented with that opportunity to hear such a speaker I would be sure to have a few of my well recorded rock cd's on hand to see how they hold up as the volume level increased.
So far during my own search, the two speakers that have stood out in the crowd that fall into the category of this thread that I would consider are the Aerial 7T and the Monitor Audio PL300. I am lucky enough to have a dealer within driving distance who offers both brands but I have a sneaky suspicion that they won't have these models sitting on the floor for review.