The Quad 11L you mention are small speakers with 5" bass drivers. You
might prefer your Mission 760s. What don't you like about them?

Laurence,

My 760s are pretty ugly/beat up as result of several house moves/uni
moves, showing their 15yrs...........plus I always though they sounded
guttless with the audiolab amp (comments on the effect of the amp on
sound now noted).

I would note that they've always beeen on stands, with a carpeted room.
I had them in various positions in terms of wall distance, distance
apart etc...........no bass to speak of.

I am after something that has low volume 'guts' as i live in a flat I
wont be cranking the volume up to 11 very often

The comments on floor standers are interesting, always wanted some,
admitantly more for aesthetics than anything else............but as
someone else said the speakers and room should work
together................my girlfriend has to have some input too, as
it's her lounge too.

Thanks all who've responded to date.

Dave