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Bookshelf speakers with the best bass...
I own both the red rose and the ref 3a. Both have extended bass response for their size, but little else in common. The red rose is much smaller. It is also much more "forward" in character and requires much more amplifier to function properly. (I... 
Odyssey to drive B W 801 III ?????
I've used the stratos monos with both the verity parsifal/encore and the maggie 3.5. No problems with either speaker and a particularly happy match with the verity. 
Switched from well known Amp to Odyssey
I have not switched to odyssey, but rather added a pair of stratos monos to the krell ksa50s and arc vt130se stereo amps which I own. I rotate these amps among various loudspeakers. With the deep bass limited and slightly overdamped Merlin VSM SE,... 
Silverline Sonatina or Merlin VSM-SE
I currently own both speakers. The VSM-SE has a leaner tonal balance and is significantly more dynamic than the Sonatina. As a result, it is both more striking and far less forgiving. Set up with the sun, moon, and stars aligned (i.e. the right sy...