i used to own Response 2, and now own 3.5.
I agree with Krell that the 3.5 are a bit bass shy, however so are the R2 which is why i moved to the 3.5. the 3.5 however, I feel an all around good performer, bass is adequate, the positives outweigh any minute shyness in the bass. I am using a JC Verdier Audio Bloc 2 to drive the Proacs 3.5 which is a 20 watt tube amp. the results are amazing.
I say give it a go, while i too love what a gr8 pair of quality monitors can do, you cannot replace the fullness that a floorstander offers.
I agree with Krell that the 3.5 are a bit bass shy, however so are the R2 which is why i moved to the 3.5. the 3.5 however, I feel an all around good performer, bass is adequate, the positives outweigh any minute shyness in the bass. I am using a JC Verdier Audio Bloc 2 to drive the Proacs 3.5 which is a 20 watt tube amp. the results are amazing.
I say give it a go, while i too love what a gr8 pair of quality monitors can do, you cannot replace the fullness that a floorstander offers.