Speakers are purely a matter of personal taste. I've been involved as an amature in the world of symphonic wind ensembles & drum corps my entire life. The sharpness/crispness of brass, bass & percussion are keen to my ears. I also like the live symphonic stage concert feeling the older Klipsch present. I've listened to high end JBL's, and have played my favorite CD's in various high end audio stores. I have not been impressed with the newer products especially at the prices they command.