We just had a listening session with a number of people, with the HT 8's with less than 5 hours break in. The comments have been very, very positive.

Bases will make them a lot more stable for sure.
We've got some very nice ones planned, they will be coming shortly. I will post better pics of the HT 8's when those are attached.
What hours are you keeping Saturday and even Monday(my day off)?
mumbles, shoot me a PM, We'll do our best to arrange a listening session for you.

Cheers