An online purchase isn't for everyone, and the fact that it worked for you and me doesn't mean that it will work for everyone. I understand your point that buying a subwoofer given the market and your purchasing parameters at the time was done because of the few options you had, and with bass you don't have to worry about a sonic signiture. I will also grant you that for someone who is going to listen to 35 speakers and has a real understanding of what they are hearing and what they like [this seperates you from many that my point addresses], and has the same concerns as you that the issue is a moot point as this is plainly not a way you wish to purchase speakers. However, for most of the buying public after reading comparisons of a number of speakers and making the determination that an online company offers the kind of sound they are looking for I still maintain that they can buy and try, and will more than likely get a set of speakers that exceeds the price/performance they will get at a b&m store. I'm certainly not arguing this is a buying method for you or for everyone. Most that take this route have been satisfied, and many have gotten speakers that exceeded their expectations. Bottom line is we both have speakers we like and can recommend to people who we think might like the same thing. The difference is I think almost everyone will like what I like, and you really know what you are listening to.

Can you tell me how you seperate the thread with the quotes? PM would be fine. TIA.