Aye sir you are correct.
I'm not massively fond of them, but i managed to get them at just over £200 two years ago. The 8" woofer is pretty meaty for the stuff i mix/listen to, so i've had to adjust the settings on the rear and invest in some acoustic treatment.
The stands they are on are custom made acoustic foam absorbers, which removes all the horrible vibrations you get on wood surfaces. I've got a single bass trap in two corners of the room which also make a massive difference removing ultra low frequencies.
What the speakers dont provide well enough for me is upper-mid/top end compared with my Tannoy's. However, for the majority of people, they sound absolutely great.