Polk Audio R30 or Athena AS-B2 speakers ?

[markw]

...and you don't trust your own judgment? Why would you trust a strangers over your own. Sometimes ya just gotsta pays yer money and takes yer choice.

You seem to have a pretty good grasp on how they both sound. The decision should be a no brainer. If you prefer the sound of one over the other, then there's your answer. If you can't tell which ones you like better then simply go for the less expensive of the two. Will others opinions be able to sway which ones you like? Then simply read the adverts or scan the reviews either here or http://www.audioholics.com.

As for anyone who has actually taken the time to compare side by side both of them, well, you severly limit your responses there. And, to find one of those few who actually share your own preferences limits the validity of said responses even more.

You may find that most people looking for bookshelves confine their search to bookshelves and vice versa for floorstanders, though.

And, for all intents and purposes, it IS a Miata to a Buick comparison, particularly when you neither stated your wants and needs.

Actually, with your attitude I'm sorry I even bothered to answer you in the first place. I actually shared my experience with these two brands along with my question which seems to have offended you.

I thought you were just ignorant but I guess I was wrong. We all live and learn. ...enjoy