Hi i have an embarrassing question: im really looking into getting a pair of 225's. Ive been researching for a while and everything i've read sounds great. However, i love bass, and i love a rich, full sound. I'm also new to the lingo. Here is the more embarrassing part for me, the only thing i have as reference are a pair of Bose Tri Ports. they were my "introduction" to "better sound", and i know i know, i see how much crap Bose gets on sites and i agree, poorly made and whatnot but it's all i got. i really would love a "new introduction" to better sound. i have about 275 to spend and i won't be amping them immediately but in due time. i will say honesty i thought the bose were amazing upon first listen a few years back, i knew they weren't the best because the bass distorted the sound a bit, but i put up with it rather easily. I've read some reviews that say "bass pours into your head" and even someone say the 225s were better obviously better than the Tri Ports but didn't embellish beyond that. To me the open back seems like it would sound tinny and not very rich. Anyway, if anyone here has owned pair of Tri Ports and 225's and can enlighten me and tell me they're better (haha) i would appreciate it, or at least compare and contrast i would be so greatful. oh i listen to a whole spectrum: classical, anticon, rock, opera, indie, hip hop, southern blues, post rock. Thank you. (sorry so long)