I don't have any room correction software and don't really want to but a DSP or anything, if I'm just working with tone controls and potentially port plugs, is it still worth considering?
In my opinion, that lush bass is one of the highlights of these loudspeakers and it can not survive a sock in the reflex port.
Most standmount speakers announce their presence in room with midrange or highs, but Lintons do it with strength, flesh and body in midbass and bass. Midrange, while being very good and forgiving, is not more detailed compared to Kef R series for instance. Highs are non fatiguing and soft but lack clarity usually atributed to the metal domes. If you prefer forgiving, inviting-you-to-listen-more type of sound, Lintons could be your thing.
Tone controls are fine but are usually too crude for any serious correction so you always end up lacking.
If your room is not cluttered, Lintons could work for you. If you have more than just a TV, Lintons, amp shelf and a couch in 13m2 - that could be an issue. Lintons aren't small speakers, they're quite bulky actually. People too often state room dimensions but forget to mention a large cabinet or showcase that redefine how that room can be utilized.
Anyhow, while i see how nagging neighbours could be an issue, personally i don't give a damn about their (or anybody elses for that matter) opinion on my hifi gear. I'm paying for it so they don't get a vote. If you have some a-holes neighbours in your building that complain on noise, you can invest some money in soundproofing your walls or move the hell away from there (in a freestanding house preferably).