Quote Originally Posted by Mingus
I saw my in-laws on Halloween and the wife has agreed not to go with Bose. Apparently, she heard about Bose from her friends. So, they will looks for a better option. She doesn't like my setup (Paradigm) with so many black boxes. I mention to them about the in-walls, but they are not crazy about cutting thru the wall. She they will look at other options. I gave them your suggestions. They said they will check it out.
Well that's a good thing. A better option is always something to look for, rather than go with one that's a really bad compromise. I have little experience with smaller HT systems, but I did own Gallo's for a while (the Reference 3's) and really liked them. I also have a lot of time with Cambridge Soundworks gear. They have downsized their offerings over the last few years but the top of the line system;

[http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/s...&item=k1ht305s

Should smoke anything that the "B" company makes. They are also much smaller speakers than traditional "box" speakers.