Good Bookshelf Speakers?

I've got the opportunity to buy Definitive Tech BP-10's and KEF iQ3's from an estate sale. Sort of apples and oranges, I know. Both are priced at half MSRP. Granted, the space that they'd be occupying is somewhat on the small size, I'm having a hard time making a decision. I've also never listened to either one, so I'm hoping that someone here has more experience with these than me.

Any thoughts?

[Sonnie]

I have no experience, but I'll throw a bone to the KEF's because of the technology.

Do you need them or are you buying just because they are half price? The reason I ask is that there may be better options even at what these sell for at half price.

Sonnie wrote:

I have no experience, but I'll throw a bone to the KEF's because of the technology.

Do you need them or are you buying just because they are half price? The reason I ask is that there may be better options even at what these sell for at half price.

Hmm...I suppose both. I donated my old speakers in December so I've been without sound for a while. I suppose I like the KEF since they're smaller, but would be willing to consider other brands. What else would you recommend, if you don't mind me asking?

Oh and for the record, I'm definitely new to the audio world when it comes to speakers of any higher-end brand.

[Sonnie]

I think it would probably depend on your situation, but I am about to order some Ascend Acoustic Sierra 1's. Check out why the guys suggested what they did for me in this thread.