Fellow native Texan…
I built the X-Statics almost 2 years ago now…
Just completed Double-Trouble…
I don’t have the listening experience some on these boards do…
But, the X-Statiks are pretty awesome… I’m impressed every time I listen to them.

The open base has been nice. It’s subtle, but dramatic… I didn’t miss it till I had it… now, for some music… it’s just indispensable…
The X-Statics have pretty good fast base on their own.. (4 small 6” drivers) …
Whenever I have company over … someone will comment: “wow that stereo sounds good”. It’s usually not till after the hear a song they’re familiar with.
My cousin was here for a few days… he’s a musician… “That’s the best system I’ve ever heard.”