Price Paid:  $398.00 from Circuit City

Summary:
Bought these on sale to replace some 13 year old bose 10.2 Series II speakes which now provide surround sound. I didn't have a lot of money to work with, so I knew that expensive audiophile speakers were out of the question. After bringing them home and hooking them up, I was a little apprehensive because my center seemed to sound better and louder ever after adjusting them. Before panic set in, I decided to let them break in for 2-3 weeks and then check them again because I heard that speakers have a break in period. Well, after 1 week I noticed that the sound was smoother and more laid back and blended in well with the center so I kept them. After 3 months, they blended seemlessly with the center and the sound is fine. The highs are well defined and not to bright and the mids/vocals are clear. The bass is a little boomy but not bad overall. They fill my whole house with sound not just the living room. They have 5 way binding posts which I just adore. I never did like those spring loaded clips. The frequency range is 40-20,000 Hz. Looks like they built them from 3/8" or 1/2" MDF and then covered them with a wood tone vinyl or laminate. Overall, the looks are good. The size is not to big or to small. Overall, I have to say that for less than $400, I am very pleased with these speakers.

Strengths:
Clear and well defined.

Weaknesses:
Bass is a little boomy but not bad overall.

Similar Products Used:
Pioneer, Kenwood, Bose