Jpgsf,
The Energy RC-10 are some pretty damn good sounding monitors, especially at their price. Almost bought a pair, myself. Think you'll be a pretty "happy camper" with them, and with the money you saved, just think how much more music you can buy. Happy listening.
PS: Listened to both the NHT Classic 3 and the Energy RC-10, and while both were good sounding speakers, to my ears I preferred the RC-10s.