This doesn't exactly answer your question but you may find it helpful in some way. I have a surround system set up using an Anthem processor, Parasound 5-channel, PS Audio P1000 Power plant, Shunyata Hydra 8, 230 watts per channel Parasound amp, 3 15" 1000 Watt Velodyne subs, and 5 JA speakers including the RM7s. They are excellent as surround or bookshelf speakers. On the fronts I have the JA RM25si Signature Mark IIs and I purchased the upgrade to XL from JA about 2 years ago for $750 but never went to get them installed yet so I cannot say how the XL version sounds. However, I would definitely get the XLs over the regular ones (unless you're attempting to save substantial money).
