Tks pether,

I had looked at the B&W's a few years back, but thought they were aroun $500/ea. Maybe I was looking at the 603's instead of the 602's. I was really wanting to find floor speakers so I I'll try and price the 602.5s and see if they have come down any. You mentioned that you are a fan of speakers with an "English" sound. I am infering that would be alluding to the manufacturer. Is there also an "American" or "Japanese" sound? If so, how do they differ; what characterizes each?
Thanks.