I just purchased the towers and I am actually quite satisfied. I see them selling for 800 on average, but found mine on OfferUp for 400. I have a fudge ton of tower speakers, I usually just buy to take a listen and see what’s out there.
I will add I am running them on a tube amp, so I am not sure how much that maybe playing on the reproduction. I was using the same pioneer non elite towers and this is far better in my opinion
Also I will say I am an Andrew Jones Fan Boy. I own 4 pairs of speakers designed by him
Edit: also did see this review prior to purchase, but I know sometimes towers will vary for better or worse