I was in the market for new equipment. I've read many good things about these speakers and went to hear them. I found them at Park Ave Audio N.Y. a high end audio store. When I walked in I asked a salesperson about the 100's. He told me they were playing them. Apparently they were showcasing them though they were certainly not the most expensive speakers in the store. I checked them out with CD's and then with a DVD. I was very impressed especially with the HT effects. I asked about the 200's but he thought the 100's would be better for my small room. He also recommended the Definitive BP1X bipolar speakers as surrounds (that was their setup). After buying them and setting them up I enjoyed the sound clarity but was disappointed with their range. After a 70 hour break-in the speakers blossomed. The top and bottom are clear and full with great balance. The stereo separation and center imaging are great.They are great for HT and am very very pleased with their performance playing stereo recordings using the two fronts with the 100's subwoofer (80% of my use is this way). They do it all. I played a variety of rock, classical, jazz, and blues and they all sounded fabulous. I used DVD's, CD's, cassette tapes, HI-FI video tapes and my old reel to reel tapes and they all sounded better than on my old speakers which were large (beloved) Warfdale's. My older music was better than before, something I was concerned about with the upgrade of the speakers and a new Marantz 7000 receiver. Not only great sound at a good price but they are small and attractive. I went back and got the speaker stands made for them. Even better. I could not be more satisfied.

Update: 1-5-02 I have now owned these speakers for a year and I still love them. I am going to buy a set for my mom as a present.

Recommended: Yes

Amount Paid (US$): 1200.00