I just joined and was considering a choice of speakers, settling on Klipsch 8.5's to go with KLH 900B's 's and a Nikko NR 715 receiver. I blew a Dennon receiver, but besides the variable loudness, I like the Nikko better as it is just pure clean power. I paid $19.98 ($20/shipping) for the Nikko, $50w/shipping for the KLH''s.& $76(w/$95shipping) for the Klipsch 8.5's and a cheap Phillips CD player. The Klipsch's arrived in boxes that stood up to my chest and I'm 6'2". The 8.5's are awesome.The KLH's & the Klipschs perfectly complement each other and produce a wall of sound throughout the entire audio spectrum. I am forced to go vintage to find the kind of deals I need, but with sound like this, who cares ? Unbelievably spectacular and my "vintage" dream come true. All My Best