Totally agree "vert"... I originally had these after listening to a vid on youtube on my 05 GT... when I got the GT500 it was a 'nobrainer' to put these on it as well! LOVE 'em.
It may be a little too loud for some, but for me it's exactly what I look for in sound. And as you say, not too bad when cruising, but WOW at WOT!