Hate to hijack the thread, so I'll start with writing that I'm glad you like your new Yamaha gear and that you find it so much more satisfying than your old Sony gear. That's the good news. The bad news is your wife thinks you're done now for at least ten or fifteen years.

However, if you still feel a little burn in your chest concerning what you want to get next, it won't be long before you'll be thinking about the next step and the next.

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For the guys writing about JBL, the historical observations are too painfully true. JBL never stopped making world-class speakers; it just made it nearly impossible to find them in the US. It took me months to find and purchase the JBL Performance Series 7.1 system I currently use. It was worth it, but the average music lover doesn't want to work that hard (and shouldn't have to).

Now with the Studio L Series somewhat more available, there's a great line that hits the upper end of the consumer market at a terrific price. The Performance Series, Array Series, and K2 Series are all available here in the US, but good luck finding them outside of a few dealers. The new $60,000 Everest II statement speaker is also available here if you don't mind being on a two-year waiting list.