I understand the F2s could be a polarizing discussion...but Stereophile...for what its worth...did place them on their recommended list years ago...ironically...the actual article gives the impression of a rating higher than class d...and states they can rival 2k speakers...i would have to agree...they offer "real", clean, visceral bass...not the wimpy one-not bass found on a majority of monitors...jazz walking basslines sound amazingly deep...the transparency and imaging is also very good, approaching and bettering some far more expensive speakers....
Athena F2s...
These were the talk of the town in 02...and still very impressive today....phenominal, clean bass reproduction from a ported box enclosure...excellent for reggae and electronic music...less stellar and dimensional on vocals and midrange dominated music...but still very good...highs are sweet, airy and clear(no metal tweeter!)...one thing for sure..you are not in monitor land anymore with these...all in all...a very competent, competitive performer and a steal at used prices(got mine for 99)...