Basically, this is why I ask:
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrmoni&1146961303
I am still considering purchasing a pair for my dad, but if you have to get them off the floor on after market stands (or find oem risers) to get the proper sound then I might as well look to score some cheap Forte's. $450 is high I would think, but the ad says or best offer, just wondering how much less, or if it would be worth it.